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City Snapshot

In our ongoing effort to publicize Jacksonville events and shine a brighter spotlight on our advertising supporters the Review will be

installing a new digital kiosk in the heart of the historic core Located in the Beekman Bank lobby at California amp 3rd Streets the kiosk will feature a 26rdquo glass screen and will function much like a large iPad screen The stand-alone kiosk will be accessible from early morning until 10pm

The kiosk concept had been floated years ago but never came to fruition In late 2011 the Review decided the project offered a direct benefit to our readers and advertising clients and then ldquoleasedrdquo the bank space Approval to do so came from the Jacksonville Heritage Society in cooperation with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County all of whom enthusiastically supported our efforts At that time Jacksonville city officials were also consulted to ensure the project complied with city codes and ordinances

Touch screen technology has advanced in recent years

making kiosks a more common site in hotel lobbies airports museums stores and other highly visible public places According to Phoenix Kiosk (AZ) the manufacturer of our unit the rising use of handheld phones has led to wider acceptance and use of kiosksmdashjust consider how

ldquonormalrdquo it is to use a touch screen kiosk when checking-in at the airport

In exchange for a five-year agreement with JHS SOHS and Jackson County to house the kiosk in the lobby the Jacksonville Review will help fund maintenance and preservation work for the historic bank This win-win agreement was reached in late 2011 at which time we pre-paid our 2012 commitment Doing so enabled the installation of a new door from the bank lobby directly into the Beekman Bank Now on busier days when the weather permits the bank

can be opened to the public enabling visitors to walk through the bank and experience one of Jacksonvillersquos prime historic treasures At first access will be permitted with a docent presentmdashan effort for which JHS is currently seeking funding In addition to the door our preservation commitment enabled replacement of the

Digital Kiosk Coming Soon

My View - Contd on Pg 28

City Council Regular Sessions February 7 amp 21 2012Mayor Paul Becker welcomed Jackson County

Commissioner Don Skundrick to the 27 meeting to announce a series of 15 County-wide town hall meetings The Jacksonville meeting will be held on Thursday May 10 at 630 pm See article page 7

Council approved the appointment of Planning Commissioner Owen Jurling as the liaison to HARCmdashthe Historic Architectural Control Commission Council was notified that Trish Murdoch will serve as HARC Chair with Donna Bowen as Vice Chair in 2012

Council enthusiastically supported an update to the Cityrsquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan that will utilize the First Presbyterian Church and the Calvary Church as emergency shelters in the event of natural disaster See article on page 7

Due to the resignations of Hubert Smith (Public Safety Committee) Art Krueger (Planning Commission) and Sally Melgard (HARC) there are several vacancies to fill All parties interested in serving the city in these volunteer posts are encouraged to apply at City Hall

After a recommendation by Fire Chief Hull Council approved a hiring list of ten potential candidates to fill the current full time firefighter vacancy All candidates passed both the physical and written exams held in late January 2012 and are considered in good standing for 18 months

Council agreed to expend $40000 to employ Seattle Northwest to assist the city in refinancing upwards of $273M in outstanding general obligation water bonds which will cut 11 years from the repayment cycle and save taxpayers more than $15M in interest expenses

Parks Committee February 8Sandy Metwally a representative of the Jacksonville

Elementary School PTO gave a presentation about the ldquoPlayground Projectrdquo to replace the majority of playground equipment recently removed The removal occurred in January after being deemed ldquounsafe and unsuitablerdquo for students by local and state agencies The Medford 549 School District does not have funds to replace the equipment but has offered to pay for re-mulching the playground area in the future A PTO drive to raise upwards of $150000 has been launched to purchase new equipment from ldquoPlaycraftrdquo a Grants Pass firm Playcraft has replacedinstalled playgrounds at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Park Nunan Square Park and Pheasant Meadows Park and several Jackson County Parks After the presentation Parks Committee member Joyce Coleman moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a $10000 expenditure for replacement purposes from city money already set-aside in the Parks SDC fund The entire committee backed the motion However at its 221 meeting the Council agreed to the request with the exception of Councilors Paul Hayes and Dan Winterburn who objected Later the funding was approved by passage of Resolution 1087

In other Parks Committee business the members forwarded a recommendation to council to rename the Britt Gardens the ldquoPeter Britt Parkrdquo following a presentation by Boosters Club President Steve Casaleggio and Boosters Foundation President Rob Buerk At its 221 meeting the Council denied the

City Snapshot - Contd on Pg 6

About Our CoverFront cover art poster by JVE 4th grader Delaney

Murray was named ldquoBest Designrdquo in this yearrsquos school art program ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo

Delaney is the daughter of Rick and Vickie Murray of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

LOCATION KEY CH - Old City Hall (S Oregon amp Main) CC - Community Center (160 E Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N 3rd St C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

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The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

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Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

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THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

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clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

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clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

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Primary Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

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Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

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Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

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bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

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2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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bin for all your recycling needs

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City Snapshot

In our ongoing effort to publicize Jacksonville events and shine a brighter spotlight on our advertising supporters the Review will be

installing a new digital kiosk in the heart of the historic core Located in the Beekman Bank lobby at California amp 3rd Streets the kiosk will feature a 26rdquo glass screen and will function much like a large iPad screen The stand-alone kiosk will be accessible from early morning until 10pm

The kiosk concept had been floated years ago but never came to fruition In late 2011 the Review decided the project offered a direct benefit to our readers and advertising clients and then ldquoleasedrdquo the bank space Approval to do so came from the Jacksonville Heritage Society in cooperation with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County all of whom enthusiastically supported our efforts At that time Jacksonville city officials were also consulted to ensure the project complied with city codes and ordinances

Touch screen technology has advanced in recent years

making kiosks a more common site in hotel lobbies airports museums stores and other highly visible public places According to Phoenix Kiosk (AZ) the manufacturer of our unit the rising use of handheld phones has led to wider acceptance and use of kiosksmdashjust consider how

ldquonormalrdquo it is to use a touch screen kiosk when checking-in at the airport

In exchange for a five-year agreement with JHS SOHS and Jackson County to house the kiosk in the lobby the Jacksonville Review will help fund maintenance and preservation work for the historic bank This win-win agreement was reached in late 2011 at which time we pre-paid our 2012 commitment Doing so enabled the installation of a new door from the bank lobby directly into the Beekman Bank Now on busier days when the weather permits the bank

can be opened to the public enabling visitors to walk through the bank and experience one of Jacksonvillersquos prime historic treasures At first access will be permitted with a docent presentmdashan effort for which JHS is currently seeking funding In addition to the door our preservation commitment enabled replacement of the

Digital Kiosk Coming Soon

My View - Contd on Pg 28

City Council Regular Sessions February 7 amp 21 2012Mayor Paul Becker welcomed Jackson County

Commissioner Don Skundrick to the 27 meeting to announce a series of 15 County-wide town hall meetings The Jacksonville meeting will be held on Thursday May 10 at 630 pm See article page 7

Council approved the appointment of Planning Commissioner Owen Jurling as the liaison to HARCmdashthe Historic Architectural Control Commission Council was notified that Trish Murdoch will serve as HARC Chair with Donna Bowen as Vice Chair in 2012

Council enthusiastically supported an update to the Cityrsquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan that will utilize the First Presbyterian Church and the Calvary Church as emergency shelters in the event of natural disaster See article on page 7

Due to the resignations of Hubert Smith (Public Safety Committee) Art Krueger (Planning Commission) and Sally Melgard (HARC) there are several vacancies to fill All parties interested in serving the city in these volunteer posts are encouraged to apply at City Hall

After a recommendation by Fire Chief Hull Council approved a hiring list of ten potential candidates to fill the current full time firefighter vacancy All candidates passed both the physical and written exams held in late January 2012 and are considered in good standing for 18 months

Council agreed to expend $40000 to employ Seattle Northwest to assist the city in refinancing upwards of $273M in outstanding general obligation water bonds which will cut 11 years from the repayment cycle and save taxpayers more than $15M in interest expenses

Parks Committee February 8Sandy Metwally a representative of the Jacksonville

Elementary School PTO gave a presentation about the ldquoPlayground Projectrdquo to replace the majority of playground equipment recently removed The removal occurred in January after being deemed ldquounsafe and unsuitablerdquo for students by local and state agencies The Medford 549 School District does not have funds to replace the equipment but has offered to pay for re-mulching the playground area in the future A PTO drive to raise upwards of $150000 has been launched to purchase new equipment from ldquoPlaycraftrdquo a Grants Pass firm Playcraft has replacedinstalled playgrounds at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Park Nunan Square Park and Pheasant Meadows Park and several Jackson County Parks After the presentation Parks Committee member Joyce Coleman moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a $10000 expenditure for replacement purposes from city money already set-aside in the Parks SDC fund The entire committee backed the motion However at its 221 meeting the Council agreed to the request with the exception of Councilors Paul Hayes and Dan Winterburn who objected Later the funding was approved by passage of Resolution 1087

In other Parks Committee business the members forwarded a recommendation to council to rename the Britt Gardens the ldquoPeter Britt Parkrdquo following a presentation by Boosters Club President Steve Casaleggio and Boosters Foundation President Rob Buerk At its 221 meeting the Council denied the

City Snapshot - Contd on Pg 6

About Our CoverFront cover art poster by JVE 4th grader Delaney

Murray was named ldquoBest Designrdquo in this yearrsquos school art program ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo

Delaney is the daughter of Rick and Vickie Murray of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

LOCATION KEY CH - Old City Hall (S Oregon amp Main) CC - Community Center (160 E Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N 3rd St C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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online

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

170 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET JACKSONVILLE bull 899-1770

12 amp 3

89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

2223 amp 2430 amp 31

DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AT bull JACKSONVILLE BARN CO bull GOOD BEAN COFFEE CO bull SHEAR ANTICS HAIR amp NAIL DESIGN bull OR ANY OF THE SPONSORING STORES bull ALL PROCEEDS GOTO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

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PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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glass and plastic

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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communityrsquos quality of life

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bin for all your recycling needs

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Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

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City Snapshot

In our ongoing effort to publicize Jacksonville events and shine a brighter spotlight on our advertising supporters the Review will be

installing a new digital kiosk in the heart of the historic core Located in the Beekman Bank lobby at California amp 3rd Streets the kiosk will feature a 26rdquo glass screen and will function much like a large iPad screen The stand-alone kiosk will be accessible from early morning until 10pm

The kiosk concept had been floated years ago but never came to fruition In late 2011 the Review decided the project offered a direct benefit to our readers and advertising clients and then ldquoleasedrdquo the bank space Approval to do so came from the Jacksonville Heritage Society in cooperation with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County all of whom enthusiastically supported our efforts At that time Jacksonville city officials were also consulted to ensure the project complied with city codes and ordinances

Touch screen technology has advanced in recent years

making kiosks a more common site in hotel lobbies airports museums stores and other highly visible public places According to Phoenix Kiosk (AZ) the manufacturer of our unit the rising use of handheld phones has led to wider acceptance and use of kiosksmdashjust consider how

ldquonormalrdquo it is to use a touch screen kiosk when checking-in at the airport

In exchange for a five-year agreement with JHS SOHS and Jackson County to house the kiosk in the lobby the Jacksonville Review will help fund maintenance and preservation work for the historic bank This win-win agreement was reached in late 2011 at which time we pre-paid our 2012 commitment Doing so enabled the installation of a new door from the bank lobby directly into the Beekman Bank Now on busier days when the weather permits the bank

can be opened to the public enabling visitors to walk through the bank and experience one of Jacksonvillersquos prime historic treasures At first access will be permitted with a docent presentmdashan effort for which JHS is currently seeking funding In addition to the door our preservation commitment enabled replacement of the

Digital Kiosk Coming Soon

My View - Contd on Pg 28

City Council Regular Sessions February 7 amp 21 2012Mayor Paul Becker welcomed Jackson County

Commissioner Don Skundrick to the 27 meeting to announce a series of 15 County-wide town hall meetings The Jacksonville meeting will be held on Thursday May 10 at 630 pm See article page 7

Council approved the appointment of Planning Commissioner Owen Jurling as the liaison to HARCmdashthe Historic Architectural Control Commission Council was notified that Trish Murdoch will serve as HARC Chair with Donna Bowen as Vice Chair in 2012

Council enthusiastically supported an update to the Cityrsquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan that will utilize the First Presbyterian Church and the Calvary Church as emergency shelters in the event of natural disaster See article on page 7

Due to the resignations of Hubert Smith (Public Safety Committee) Art Krueger (Planning Commission) and Sally Melgard (HARC) there are several vacancies to fill All parties interested in serving the city in these volunteer posts are encouraged to apply at City Hall

After a recommendation by Fire Chief Hull Council approved a hiring list of ten potential candidates to fill the current full time firefighter vacancy All candidates passed both the physical and written exams held in late January 2012 and are considered in good standing for 18 months

Council agreed to expend $40000 to employ Seattle Northwest to assist the city in refinancing upwards of $273M in outstanding general obligation water bonds which will cut 11 years from the repayment cycle and save taxpayers more than $15M in interest expenses

Parks Committee February 8Sandy Metwally a representative of the Jacksonville

Elementary School PTO gave a presentation about the ldquoPlayground Projectrdquo to replace the majority of playground equipment recently removed The removal occurred in January after being deemed ldquounsafe and unsuitablerdquo for students by local and state agencies The Medford 549 School District does not have funds to replace the equipment but has offered to pay for re-mulching the playground area in the future A PTO drive to raise upwards of $150000 has been launched to purchase new equipment from ldquoPlaycraftrdquo a Grants Pass firm Playcraft has replacedinstalled playgrounds at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Park Nunan Square Park and Pheasant Meadows Park and several Jackson County Parks After the presentation Parks Committee member Joyce Coleman moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a $10000 expenditure for replacement purposes from city money already set-aside in the Parks SDC fund The entire committee backed the motion However at its 221 meeting the Council agreed to the request with the exception of Councilors Paul Hayes and Dan Winterburn who objected Later the funding was approved by passage of Resolution 1087

In other Parks Committee business the members forwarded a recommendation to council to rename the Britt Gardens the ldquoPeter Britt Parkrdquo following a presentation by Boosters Club President Steve Casaleggio and Boosters Foundation President Rob Buerk At its 221 meeting the Council denied the

City Snapshot - Contd on Pg 6

About Our CoverFront cover art poster by JVE 4th grader Delaney

Murray was named ldquoBest Designrdquo in this yearrsquos school art program ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo

Delaney is the daughter of Rick and Vickie Murray of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

LOCATION KEY CH - Old City Hall (S Oregon amp Main) CC - Community Center (160 E Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N 3rd St C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

more

online

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Treatment for Activeamp Healthy Living

Dr Jason WilliamsJacksonville Chiropractic Clinic

Your whole body needs proper supportfrom the ground up

541-899-2760580 Blackstone Alley bull Jacksonville

Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

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The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

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Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

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Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

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THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

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clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

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clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 18 March 2012

A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

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Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

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MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

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Contact EventsSanctuaryOneorg or call 541-941-4861 for more information Unable to attend but want to donate Visit wwwSanctuaryOneorg amp click on Donate Now

It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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City Snapshot

In our ongoing effort to publicize Jacksonville events and shine a brighter spotlight on our advertising supporters the Review will be

installing a new digital kiosk in the heart of the historic core Located in the Beekman Bank lobby at California amp 3rd Streets the kiosk will feature a 26rdquo glass screen and will function much like a large iPad screen The stand-alone kiosk will be accessible from early morning until 10pm

The kiosk concept had been floated years ago but never came to fruition In late 2011 the Review decided the project offered a direct benefit to our readers and advertising clients and then ldquoleasedrdquo the bank space Approval to do so came from the Jacksonville Heritage Society in cooperation with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County all of whom enthusiastically supported our efforts At that time Jacksonville city officials were also consulted to ensure the project complied with city codes and ordinances

Touch screen technology has advanced in recent years

making kiosks a more common site in hotel lobbies airports museums stores and other highly visible public places According to Phoenix Kiosk (AZ) the manufacturer of our unit the rising use of handheld phones has led to wider acceptance and use of kiosksmdashjust consider how

ldquonormalrdquo it is to use a touch screen kiosk when checking-in at the airport

In exchange for a five-year agreement with JHS SOHS and Jackson County to house the kiosk in the lobby the Jacksonville Review will help fund maintenance and preservation work for the historic bank This win-win agreement was reached in late 2011 at which time we pre-paid our 2012 commitment Doing so enabled the installation of a new door from the bank lobby directly into the Beekman Bank Now on busier days when the weather permits the bank

can be opened to the public enabling visitors to walk through the bank and experience one of Jacksonvillersquos prime historic treasures At first access will be permitted with a docent presentmdashan effort for which JHS is currently seeking funding In addition to the door our preservation commitment enabled replacement of the

Digital Kiosk Coming Soon

My View - Contd on Pg 28

City Council Regular Sessions February 7 amp 21 2012Mayor Paul Becker welcomed Jackson County

Commissioner Don Skundrick to the 27 meeting to announce a series of 15 County-wide town hall meetings The Jacksonville meeting will be held on Thursday May 10 at 630 pm See article page 7

Council approved the appointment of Planning Commissioner Owen Jurling as the liaison to HARCmdashthe Historic Architectural Control Commission Council was notified that Trish Murdoch will serve as HARC Chair with Donna Bowen as Vice Chair in 2012

Council enthusiastically supported an update to the Cityrsquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan that will utilize the First Presbyterian Church and the Calvary Church as emergency shelters in the event of natural disaster See article on page 7

Due to the resignations of Hubert Smith (Public Safety Committee) Art Krueger (Planning Commission) and Sally Melgard (HARC) there are several vacancies to fill All parties interested in serving the city in these volunteer posts are encouraged to apply at City Hall

After a recommendation by Fire Chief Hull Council approved a hiring list of ten potential candidates to fill the current full time firefighter vacancy All candidates passed both the physical and written exams held in late January 2012 and are considered in good standing for 18 months

Council agreed to expend $40000 to employ Seattle Northwest to assist the city in refinancing upwards of $273M in outstanding general obligation water bonds which will cut 11 years from the repayment cycle and save taxpayers more than $15M in interest expenses

Parks Committee February 8Sandy Metwally a representative of the Jacksonville

Elementary School PTO gave a presentation about the ldquoPlayground Projectrdquo to replace the majority of playground equipment recently removed The removal occurred in January after being deemed ldquounsafe and unsuitablerdquo for students by local and state agencies The Medford 549 School District does not have funds to replace the equipment but has offered to pay for re-mulching the playground area in the future A PTO drive to raise upwards of $150000 has been launched to purchase new equipment from ldquoPlaycraftrdquo a Grants Pass firm Playcraft has replacedinstalled playgrounds at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Park Nunan Square Park and Pheasant Meadows Park and several Jackson County Parks After the presentation Parks Committee member Joyce Coleman moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a $10000 expenditure for replacement purposes from city money already set-aside in the Parks SDC fund The entire committee backed the motion However at its 221 meeting the Council agreed to the request with the exception of Councilors Paul Hayes and Dan Winterburn who objected Later the funding was approved by passage of Resolution 1087

In other Parks Committee business the members forwarded a recommendation to council to rename the Britt Gardens the ldquoPeter Britt Parkrdquo following a presentation by Boosters Club President Steve Casaleggio and Boosters Foundation President Rob Buerk At its 221 meeting the Council denied the

City Snapshot - Contd on Pg 6

About Our CoverFront cover art poster by JVE 4th grader Delaney

Murray was named ldquoBest Designrdquo in this yearrsquos school art program ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo

Delaney is the daughter of Rick and Vickie Murray of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

LOCATION KEY CH - Old City Hall (S Oregon amp Main) CC - Community Center (160 E Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N 3rd St C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

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Volunteers Needed

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

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MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

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THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

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clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

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dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

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clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Accent Color Palette

Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

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Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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Primary Color Palette

Accent Color Palette

Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

Ocial Angus Fonts

Sabon Boldabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

Sabon Bold Italicabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

sabon small capsabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

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Helvetica Neue (all)abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

ANGUS CAR SERVICEBRAND GUIDELINE PROPOSED COLOR STORY

PMS 485PMS 646 PMS 113

PMS 341PMS 648 PMS Warm Gray 9

Primary Color Palette

Accent Color Palette

Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

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Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

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For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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City Snapshot

In our ongoing effort to publicize Jacksonville events and shine a brighter spotlight on our advertising supporters the Review will be

installing a new digital kiosk in the heart of the historic core Located in the Beekman Bank lobby at California amp 3rd Streets the kiosk will feature a 26rdquo glass screen and will function much like a large iPad screen The stand-alone kiosk will be accessible from early morning until 10pm

The kiosk concept had been floated years ago but never came to fruition In late 2011 the Review decided the project offered a direct benefit to our readers and advertising clients and then ldquoleasedrdquo the bank space Approval to do so came from the Jacksonville Heritage Society in cooperation with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and Jackson County all of whom enthusiastically supported our efforts At that time Jacksonville city officials were also consulted to ensure the project complied with city codes and ordinances

Touch screen technology has advanced in recent years

making kiosks a more common site in hotel lobbies airports museums stores and other highly visible public places According to Phoenix Kiosk (AZ) the manufacturer of our unit the rising use of handheld phones has led to wider acceptance and use of kiosksmdashjust consider how

ldquonormalrdquo it is to use a touch screen kiosk when checking-in at the airport

In exchange for a five-year agreement with JHS SOHS and Jackson County to house the kiosk in the lobby the Jacksonville Review will help fund maintenance and preservation work for the historic bank This win-win agreement was reached in late 2011 at which time we pre-paid our 2012 commitment Doing so enabled the installation of a new door from the bank lobby directly into the Beekman Bank Now on busier days when the weather permits the bank

can be opened to the public enabling visitors to walk through the bank and experience one of Jacksonvillersquos prime historic treasures At first access will be permitted with a docent presentmdashan effort for which JHS is currently seeking funding In addition to the door our preservation commitment enabled replacement of the

Digital Kiosk Coming Soon

My View - Contd on Pg 28

City Council Regular Sessions February 7 amp 21 2012Mayor Paul Becker welcomed Jackson County

Commissioner Don Skundrick to the 27 meeting to announce a series of 15 County-wide town hall meetings The Jacksonville meeting will be held on Thursday May 10 at 630 pm See article page 7

Council approved the appointment of Planning Commissioner Owen Jurling as the liaison to HARCmdashthe Historic Architectural Control Commission Council was notified that Trish Murdoch will serve as HARC Chair with Donna Bowen as Vice Chair in 2012

Council enthusiastically supported an update to the Cityrsquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan that will utilize the First Presbyterian Church and the Calvary Church as emergency shelters in the event of natural disaster See article on page 7

Due to the resignations of Hubert Smith (Public Safety Committee) Art Krueger (Planning Commission) and Sally Melgard (HARC) there are several vacancies to fill All parties interested in serving the city in these volunteer posts are encouraged to apply at City Hall

After a recommendation by Fire Chief Hull Council approved a hiring list of ten potential candidates to fill the current full time firefighter vacancy All candidates passed both the physical and written exams held in late January 2012 and are considered in good standing for 18 months

Council agreed to expend $40000 to employ Seattle Northwest to assist the city in refinancing upwards of $273M in outstanding general obligation water bonds which will cut 11 years from the repayment cycle and save taxpayers more than $15M in interest expenses

Parks Committee February 8Sandy Metwally a representative of the Jacksonville

Elementary School PTO gave a presentation about the ldquoPlayground Projectrdquo to replace the majority of playground equipment recently removed The removal occurred in January after being deemed ldquounsafe and unsuitablerdquo for students by local and state agencies The Medford 549 School District does not have funds to replace the equipment but has offered to pay for re-mulching the playground area in the future A PTO drive to raise upwards of $150000 has been launched to purchase new equipment from ldquoPlaycraftrdquo a Grants Pass firm Playcraft has replacedinstalled playgrounds at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Park Nunan Square Park and Pheasant Meadows Park and several Jackson County Parks After the presentation Parks Committee member Joyce Coleman moved to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a $10000 expenditure for replacement purposes from city money already set-aside in the Parks SDC fund The entire committee backed the motion However at its 221 meeting the Council agreed to the request with the exception of Councilors Paul Hayes and Dan Winterburn who objected Later the funding was approved by passage of Resolution 1087

In other Parks Committee business the members forwarded a recommendation to council to rename the Britt Gardens the ldquoPeter Britt Parkrdquo following a presentation by Boosters Club President Steve Casaleggio and Boosters Foundation President Rob Buerk At its 221 meeting the Council denied the

City Snapshot - Contd on Pg 6

About Our CoverFront cover art poster by JVE 4th grader Delaney

Murray was named ldquoBest Designrdquo in this yearrsquos school art program ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo

Delaney is the daughter of Rick and Vickie Murray of Jacksonville

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

LOCATION KEY CH - Old City Hall (S Oregon amp Main) CC - Community Center (160 E Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library)FH - Fire Hall(180 N 3rd St C) EOC - Emergency Ops Center at Police Station

POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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online

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

170 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET JACKSONVILLE bull 899-1770

12 amp 3

89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

2223 amp 2430 amp 31

DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AT bull JACKSONVILLE BARN CO bull GOOD BEAN COFFEE CO bull SHEAR ANTICS HAIR amp NAIL DESIGN bull OR ANY OF THE SPONSORING STORES bull ALL PROCEEDS GOTO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

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PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

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Page 6: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 6 March 2012

A Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Becker

CITY HALL HAPPENINGSFrom the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief Devin Hull

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday830am - 400pm

(541) 899-1231MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK

Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm

PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS Monday Tuesday Thursday

amp Friday 830am - 2pm Wednesday

Closed to Public

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULECITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 6 600pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday March 8 600pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL Tuesday March 20 600pm (OCH)TRANSIENT LODGING TAX COMMITTEE Friday March 16 3pm (OCH) HARC HEARING OFFICER Wednesday March 21 1000am (OCH)HARC Wednesday March 21 6pm (OCH)

City Offices 541-899-1231wwwjacksonvilleorus

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POLICE BLOTTER Jacksonville Police Department

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

January 1 to February 15 2012

Abandoned Vehicle - 1Alarm - 10Animal Complaint - 6Assist - Medical - 14Assist - Other Government Agency - 5Assist - Other Law Enforcement Agencies - 26Assist - Public - 26Burglary - 2City Ordinance - 7Civil - 4Criminal Mischief - 2Disorderly Conduct (DOC) - 1DisturbanceNoise - 1Domestic Disturbance - 4

DUII - 1Elder Abuse - 1Harassment - 3LarcenyTheft - 1Littering - 1Missing Person - Adult - 1Missing Person - Child - 1Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC) - 2Property Found - 2Public Safety - 4Runaway - 1Suspicious - 16TrafficRoads - All - 7Trespass - 4Warrant - 1

Call Type - Total Calls

Thinking about becoming a fire fighter Well before you storm that burning building on your

first rescue youll need to take the Firefighters Entry Exam This exam is probably one of the most important and challenging tests you will ever take in your professional career But dont worry just as every successful rescue begins with a plan of action youll ace the firefighters entry exam after researching the topics and questions yoursquoll face

Why Do So Many People Fail The Firefighters Entry Exam

The 1 reason so many would-be firefighters fail the entry exam is because they have not adequately prepared for it And most fail because they think the exam is little more than an aptitude test and that you cant really study for it The truth is the firefighters entry exam requires a lot more consideration to adequately prepare yourself for it The entry-level written examination has been used and validated by fire departments across the country and said to provide the most powerful selection process possible It incorporates research on multiple intelligence and conditional reasoning topics as well as a broader range of job-related abilities While most entry-level written tests simply measure cognitive (knowledge) skills

this test also assesses several other dimensions that are important for success in fire service These include interpersonal skills self-awareness and emotional skills and practical skills

How to Prepare for the Firefighters Entry Exam

If you know the secrets of preparing for the firefighters entry exam you can significantly improve your test scores and get your name at the top of the eligibility list Today you can access extensive research into fire service test requirements and the skills needed to become a successful fire fighter By studying sample questions and doing practice tests from actual fire department exams youll have the advantage of knowing what to expect when you sit down to take the firefighters entry exam

Just Passing the Firefighters Entry Exam is Not Enough

Getting a job as a fire fighter involves more than just passing the written exam Your test score

determines your place on the eligibility list Just a couple of pointrsquos difference can determine whether or not you will actually get a firefighting job or not Studying and practice will help you improve your score and may give you just the edge you need to move forward in getting that childhood dream job as a

firefighter

Your Career as a Firefighter is Just One Good Performance Test Away

Classes are from 630pm-830pm at the fire station located at 180 N 3rd Street For more information contact the Jacksonville Fire Department

at 541-899-7246 or firechiefjacksonvilleorus

March 15 Community CPR April 19 First Aid May 17 How To Prepare For WildfiresJune 21 How To Evacuate Quickly JulythinspndashthinspSeptember No Class mdashFire Season October 18 Smoke Detectors Everything You Should KnowNovember 15 How To Be Fire Safe In Your HomeDecember 13 How To Survive Cold Weather

Jacksonville Fire DepartmentCommunity Classes

Candidate for Jacksonville

firefighter during physical exam

At eighty-two this mayor is acutely aware of the differences between generations In my

youth I saw anyone over thirty as an ldquoold fogyrdquo and unwilling to change with the times Now being one of those ldquoold fogiesrdquo I understand both sides fully realizing the perspective that well-meaning enthusiastic progressives bring to any dialogue which understanding brings me to the subject at hand something all generations can agree on the importance of our heritage as a historic treasure If that is true then there should be no disagreement concerning the importance of HARC and its role in our cityrsquos governance (HARC Historic Architectural Review Commission)

I say this because from time-to-time there does seem to surface some frustration on the part of citizens who either do not understand the importance of HARC or who feel emphasis on any associated historical significance tends to pre-empt the energy needed for some development or activity they feel important Letrsquos take a look at one such example in recent yearshellip the growth of the wine industry There may be those who doubt the economic viability of such an enterprise but consider the significant number of entrepreneurs willing to invest their time and money in vineyards and retail outlets Given the potential impact on local employment increased tax revenues for local government and increased tourism success in these efforts would certainly be beneficial to our entire community Even so such development in no way diminishes neither the value nor the importance that HARC brings to Jacksonville Thus would it not behoove the city and its citizens to emphasize and support HARC No one can argue that our charming historic setting is what provides our developing wine industry with an advantage over neighboring communities

I make this observation because even as I write this HARC is undergoing a crucial transformation Gary Collins who served with distinction as Chair has been succeeded by Trish Murdoch Donna Bowen has joined HARC and Owen Jurling has been chosen as liason between HARC and the Planning Commission a position previously held by Art Krueger Finally Sally Melgard has retired from HARC after years of distinguished service

These are fundamental changes but to quote a cultural epithet ldquoWait therersquos morerdquo An even greater change is about to take place HARCrsquos duties are delineated in Title 18 of the Jacksonville Municipal Code However Title 18 has not served the HARC body well at all in recent years That is about to change Under the auspices of Planning HARC Administration the City Council and your Mayor Title 18 will be rewritten thereby correcting some serious deficiencies that impede HARC from fulfilling its primary task protecting irreplaceable historic sites and structures Look around and you see the failure of Title 18 evidenced by a historic building that should never have been allowed to have an even bigger building attached to ithellip and it should never have been moved in order to accommodate changes Yet HARC has been unable to prevent destruction of this nature to our historic buildings because Title 18 failed in this regard

Regardless of anything else the most important item on this yearrsquos council agenda are these impending code changes These critical changes will give HARC teeth in its designated task of protecting our cityrsquos priceless heritage With such a daunting task fulfilled the charm of the past will endure for our children and grandchildren and a sound and healthy climate remains for our business community and much-needed and welcome tourism

request agreeing instead to rename the area The Peter Britt Gardens

Lastly Tom Fischer tendered his resignation from the Parks Committee citing a heavy work load and family commitments leaving a vacancy on the committee At its 221 meeting the council accepted the resignation after expressing its sincere thanks to Mr Fischer for years of community service

HARC February 22Construction of a detached single car

garage was approved at 180 N Oregon Street (Plymale Cottage) to be built on an existing gravel drive and parking area

Britt Festivals was granted relief from setback standards allowing for the long-desired replacement of aging and unsightly chain-link fencing along Fir Street on the south side of the grounds The new 6rsquo fence will follow the existing chain link fence line and be constructed of cedar

City Snapshot - Contd from Pg 5

On the Importance of HARC

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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online

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Treatment for Activeamp Healthy Living

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Your whole body needs proper supportfrom the ground up

541-899-2760580 Blackstone Alley bull Jacksonville

Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

170 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET JACKSONVILLE bull 899-1770

12 amp 3

89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

2223 amp 2430 amp 31

DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

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Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

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If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

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Trivia Nights on Wednesday

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Page 7: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

Page 7March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE Committee Openings

Interested applicants will find an application online at wwwjacksonvilleorus or see Jan Garcia at City Hall 541-899-1231

bullHARC bullParks bullPlanning bullPublic Safety

If a major earthquake struck the area and closed Interstate 5 or a wild land fire raged out of control chances are pretty good that Jacksonville would need to take care of itself for at least 72 hours before local and state help arrived This concept is the guiding force behind Fire Chief Hullrsquos recent update to Jacksonvillersquos EOPmdashEmergency Operations Plan Currently all city department heads and scores of volunteers are preparing for such an event including the police fire planning public works and CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)

Taking Hullrsquos advice Council has formally named the Jacksonville Calvary Church and the First Presbyterian Church as ldquoEmergency Sheltersrdquomdashthe places the public should go in case they are forced to evacuate their homes

Hull noted the shelters are a critical community resource in the event of disaster and will serve as staging areas until outside help arrives from FEMA or the Red Cross The shelters will act as temporary housing and provide meals as well

Jerry Mathern a representative from the Presbyterian Church was on-hand to discuss his churchrsquos participation in the plan He noted that the Calvary

Churchrsquos smaller rooms would likely handle smaller groups and families while the larger Presbyterian Church could serve several hundred residents Both facilities would likely handle medical needs However with its new $100000 kitchen facilities the Presbyterian Church would serve as the main hub from which

meals were prepared and distributed throughout the community He stated that the kitchen would prepare meals that would also be sent to other area shelters Mathern noted that his church has been raising funds for five years and has developed a relief

fund to purchase and prepare emergency food Mathern reiterated the point that a natural disaster was not a matter of ldquoifrdquo but ldquowhenrdquo pointing to a tornado that swept through a small Oregon town near Salem last year

Councilor Jim Lewis who serves on the Jackson County Emergency Communications Commission (911 emergency

services) congratulated Mathern and his congregation for taking the lead and spearheading the shelter effort Before making the motion to accept both churches into the Emergency Oprsquos Plan Lewis reminded the audience that if an earthquake takes out a portion of Interstate 5 it will be some time before help arrives and itrsquos important to be prepared

In Case of DisasterhellipGo to Church

Jacksonville Police Department Chief David Towe has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing Alert Program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children missing elderly (often with Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled

Effective March 1 2012 upon receipt of missing persons callsmdashthe Jacksonville police department will make its first phone call to a toll-free number that rings in Fort Lauderdale Floridamdashthe national headquarters of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program The call answered 247365 by an Information and Mapping Technician initiates a rapid process of information gathering and use of sophisticated mapping systems A Child Is Missing then launches potentially thousands of calls within minutes with an alert message detailing the missing personrsquos description last known whereabouts and pertinent information This alert message will also include a Jacksonville Police Department phone number for use by anyone with information relating to the missing person

This program is a free service to law enforcement Jacksonville Police Department officials will evaluate each potential activation of the A Child Is Missing Alert Program to ensure the application is appropriate to the case

and to ensure the system is optimally used Policies procedures and employee training will also guide the most efficient and effective use of this Alert Program

Phone numbers that are called by this program include listed numbers and mobile numbers available to ACIM in the selected area Mobile numbers unlisted numbers broadbandvoice-over IP numbers or TDDTTY devices can be added to ensure they too are called in the event of an alert To enter your cell phone unlisted broadbandvoice-over IP or TDDTTY device number visit wwwachildismissingorg and click on ldquoadd your namerdquo to enter your name number and address This information will only be used for emergency message alerts

A Child Is Missing is a nationwide non-profit organization that helps law enforcement agencies locate missing children missing elderly persons (often suffering from Alzheimerrsquos) college students and missing persons who are mentally or physically challenged or disabled A Child is Missing utilizes sophisticated computer mapping systems and trained technicians with the capacity to place 1000 alert phone calls in one minute to residents and businesses in the area where someone has gone missing To date the efforts of A Child Is Missing have been credited with more than 920 safe assisted recoveries

Jacksonville Police Department Goes High Tech to Search for Missing Children

Town Hall Meeting with County Commissioner Skundrick Coming In May

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick has become a familiar face at Jacksonvillersquos City Council meetings In 2011 he was the only Jackson County Commissioner to make an appearance at a Jacksonville City Council meetingmdashsomething he did four times in order to experience what was happening at the local level

On February 7 Skundrick announced that hersquos launched a series of monthly town hall-style meetings at each of the 15 County library locations The intent of the monthly meetings he said is to hear from the citizens and discuss County-related matters in a relaxed atmosphere The commissioner noted that because the 900am County Commission meetings at the Jackson County offices were not always convenient for the citizens he was bringing the town hall-style meetings to them The effort to reach-out received a well-deserved round of applause and has the full support of every mayor in the County The Jacksonville Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday May 10 at 630pm at the Naversen Room at the Jacksonville Library

Commissioner Skundrick reflected that the first town hall meeting in early February in Shady Cove went well and lasted until 815pm later than he expected He noted that it was a great forum with great questions and that it showed just how interested the public was in discussing issues face-to-face with their elected officials

The scheduled town hall meetings scheduled thus far bull Wednesday February 22 2012 at Gold Hill Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday March 22 2012 at Eagle Point Branch Library 630pmbull Tuesday April 24 2012 at Applegate Branch Library 630pmbull Thursday May 10 2012 at Jacksonville Branch Library 630pm

Jackson County Commissioner Don Skundrick

The Jacksonville Cemetery Commission has published an updated booklet outlining the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and maintenance of Jacksonvillersquos Historic Cemetery The historic designation and the maintenance and care of the cemetery are of utmost importance to the Commission the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville Copies of the booklet are currently available at City Hall the Cemetery Interpretive Center or from one of the Cemetery Commissioners A copy of the rules and regulations are also posted in the Interpretive Center as well as on the Bulletin Board at the entrance to the restrooms A new sign at the entrance to the cemetery with excerpts of the rules and regulations is also planned

The Commission spent time reviewing and discussing the condition of many of the gravesites that have been decorated with a trellis an arbor fencing chairs and benches bird baths and bird houses and other types of garden items In addition many gravesites have glass china and porcelain items placed on and around the gravesites Many of these structures and decorative pieces were placed without regard to the cemetery regulations or prior approval of the Cemetery Sexton Some were placed in adjoining gravesites in walkways and areas other than the actual gravesite

While the Commission understands the various ways individuals mourn and show their respect for their loved ones we must also consider the surrounding graves the historic status of our cemetery and city the on-going

care and maintenance requirements of the entire cemetery and most importantly the safety of City Workers and Volunteers who provide for the maintenance needs

The City has a limited staff and time allotted to maintain the cemetery grounds With all the decorative items placed on and around individual gravesites the process is slowed down and in some cases prevents a thorough clean-up of grass and weeds There is also a safety risk to workers and their equipment with items being caught in the equipment and being tossed through the air

Given the size of the cemetery and its growth over the years not to mention the future expansion of an additional 11 acres things just got out of control and required the Commission to act

While we regret having to take this action it is necessary that we do all possible to ensure that the cemetery is properly cared for and made safe for all visitors and for all those who provide the ongoing care that the cemetery requires and currently receives To do less the Commission would not being fulfilling their responsibilities to the City of Jacksonville and all of its residents

We appreciate your support understanding and cooperation

Jacksonville Cemetery CommissionCemetery Sexton ndash Richard ShieldsCity ndash Dirk SiedleckiCatholic ndash Ken CarterIOOF ndash Kindred ThomasJewish ndash Johan VisserMasonic ndash Lee NiedermeyerRed Men ndash George Bragg

New Cemetery Rules amp RegulationsNow In Effect

Go Green Wear Green and join the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery the Boosters Club the Masonic Lodge and our Community Volunteers for the annual spring clean-up of the cemetery grounds on St Patricks Day Saturday March 17 2012 from 900 am until 12 noon Bring gloves to wear leaf rakes gas blowers and lawn mowers brooms and pruning shears and meet at the Sextons Tool House top of

the Cemetery Road Coffee water and morning refreshments will be provided A wonderful way to get a little exercise give back to the community meet up with old friends and make some new ones

For more information please call Dirk Siedlecki at 541-826-9939

Annual Spring Cemetery Clean-Up Day

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

170 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET JACKSONVILLE bull 899-1770

12 amp 3

89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

2223 amp 2430 amp 31

DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AT bull JACKSONVILLE BARN CO bull GOOD BEAN COFFEE CO bull SHEAR ANTICS HAIR amp NAIL DESIGN bull OR ANY OF THE SPONSORING STORES bull ALL PROCEEDS GOTO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

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Page 8: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 8 March 2012

SPOTLIGHT

From left to right Lou Mayersky Tony Antonides Dick Cobb Jack Pfeifer Officer Bill Lupton Karl Eddings Nick Nichols Jim McCleland Bill Hanlin

Lions Club Giveaway Helps Comfort Kids

Ken Snoke founder of the Jacksonville Farmers Market recently announced that hersquos teamed-up with local chef Kristen Lyon to feature specially-prepared lunches at this yearrsquos Saturday Farmers Markets

Using locally-sourced vegetables and ranch products Lyon will personally prepare and serve fresh lunch faire each week The Farmers Market Lunch Club will be a farm-to-table style lunch running from June through September on the Courthouse grounds Lunches will be in conjunction with the Saturday Farmerrsquos Market at a cost per person of $15 (paid in advance) with a limit of 20 people each week In February in preparation for the new program Snoke rebuilt and refurbished eight distressed picnic tables on the Courthouse grounds as a way to thank the community for supporting the market In addition to holding

weekly Farmers Markets Snoke directs the Jacksonville CSAmdashCommunity Supported Agriculturemdashprogram and delivers weekly produce boxes to local residents For more on home delivery options the Farmers Market and the Farmers Market Lunch Program visit wwwjvillemarketcom

Picnic Tables Get Makeover for Farmers Market Lunch Club

A recent state-mandated assessment of the metal playground equipment at Jacksonville Elementary School as ldquonot suitable unsafe and posing dangerrdquo resulted in a sizable portion of it being removed The order was issued by the Medford 549C District which brought in heavy equipment and backhoes in early February to bring down about half of the playground A July 2011 safety-related risk study assessment conducted district-wide by PACEmdashProperty and Casualty Coverage for Education notes ldquoThe Jacksonville Elementary school playground has two structures that are aging and some parts do not comply with the US Consumer Products Safety Commission ldquoPublic Playground Safety Handbookrsquordquo The report summary noted ldquoThe district should consider replacing these structures as soon as funds are availablehellipsometimes it takes several years to raise the money to replace a play structure so you should start as soon as possiblerdquo

Surprisingly the Medford 549C district is under no obligation to fund replacing the equipmentmdashbut has generously pledged to foot the cost of re-mulching under the new playground equipment when and if installed

As was the case at Lone Pine Mae Richardson and Ruch Elementary Schools a replacement fundraising campaign is now underway in Jacksonville being spearheaded by Sandy Metwally a parent of two JVE students Metwally was on hand at the February 8 Parks Committee meeting where she outlined the situation for committee members After agreeing in principle that the playground served the entire community as a park during non-school hours the committee forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to utilize $10000 in set-aside funds toward ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo The funds had been earmarked in 2005 for playground and park improvements which never developed

Days later the JVE Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO) approved a new playground equipment concept plan the cost of which is nearly $150000 A Grants Pass firm ldquoPlaycraftrdquo was selected by the PTO as the contractormdashit is one of the nationrsquos largest equipment manufacturers whose equipment can be found at Jacksonvillersquos Doc Griffin Nunan Square and Pheasant Meadow parks and numerous county parks and other school yards

This ldquobest-caserdquo plan replaces the most engaging parts of the playground with new slides swings monkey bars suspension bridges and climbing structures according to Metwally

The PTO mission has now shifted to fundraisingmdashin hopes of replacing the playground equipment by start of school in fall 2012 After subtracting costs of volunteer labor manufacturer discounts city funds and school district contributions of labor and ground cover the replacement estimate is $120000 To bridge the gap Metwally will be applying for $55000 in combined grants from the Robert amp Francis Cheney Family Foundation West Family Foundation Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and the Carpenter Foundation After factoring-in a $10000 donation from the Jacksonville PTO and $9000 from school families and fundraisers (and assuming some of the grants are successful) a funding gap of $35000 to $65000 will exist says Metwally

ldquoObviously with upwards of 200 kids using the playground at a time during recessrdquo Metwally said ldquothis situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible The PTO teachers staff and especially the kids would really like to have the playground back to normal as soon as possible At this point we are seeking-out corporate sponsors to help fund this worthwhile community projectrdquo

To reach Sandy Metwally and the Jacksonville PTO please call 541-941-5771 or email sandymetwallygmailcom

ldquoProject Playgroundrdquo UnderwayLocal high school student Adam

Artner organized and staged a bike race for his senior project that netted $1000 for the benefit of the Bear Creek Greenway capital campaign He is pictured here presenting a check to Bear Creek Foundation President Lee Mills on February 8 at Cycle Analysis in Jacksonville who was on-hand along with other board members for the event

In 2011 the Bear Creek Greenway announced the completion of 17+ miles of continuous trail enabling riding or walking between the Ashland Dog Park and Pine Street in Central Point

Artnerrsquos fundraiser will directly benefit a newly slated ldquoPine to Uptonrdquo Central Point project a 14 mile section of trail linking Pine Street in Central Point to Upton Road through the Jackson County Expo area The grant requires a matching

amount of $190000 be raised in the local community with efforts from Artner and others having already raised $60000 ldquoIt is events and supporters such as Adam Artner and the Cyclocross Race that will make this project possible Our Foundation is very grateful for the efforts put forth by the communityrdquo said Foundation President Lee Mills

Cyclocross Race Benefits the Bear Creek Greenway

Ken Snoke with refurbished table at the Courthouse grounds

Page 9March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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online

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Treatment for Activeamp Healthy Living

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Your whole body needs proper supportfrom the ground up

541-899-2760580 Blackstone Alley bull Jacksonville

Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

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The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

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Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

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Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

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GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

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THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

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clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

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clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

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clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

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Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

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Prokofiev Symphony No 5

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

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Primary Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 18 March 2012

A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

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Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

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~ Historic Ashland Armory ~

On-Line Ticket Sales Onlybeginning March 5th

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

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After - Party Open to the Public Tickets at the Door $5 Must be 21 to Attend

Past events have sold out- BUY TICKETS EARLY

Benefitting

Contact EventsSanctuaryOneorg or call 541-941-4861 for more information Unable to attend but want to donate Visit wwwSanctuaryOneorg amp click on Donate Now

It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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Kate Ingram and Cliff Beneventi at the launch of her project on KickstartercomJacksonville author and Review

columnist Kate Ingram is looking for backers to help her raise funds to professionally edit publish and market her memoir Washing the Bones To do so shersquos launched a campaign on Kickstartercom Not familiar with Kickstarter huh Neither was I until a few months ago Since then the website seems to be everywhere I look

The Kickstarter website states that itrsquos the worldrsquos largest funding platform for creative projectsmdashmusic film art technology design food publishing and other creative fields Judging by what Irsquove seen their claim is accurate

If yoursquore a regular reader of the Jacksonville Review the name Kate Ingram is synonymous with witty and heartfelt writing evidenced in her hugely popular monthly column ldquoSoul Mattersrdquo For three years plus Katersquos columns have touched on numerous topics mostly centered around her life love family and loss From a publisherrsquos standpoint her columns have been a smash hit both in print and online drawing large readership numbers

At first I was skeptical that so-called ldquocrowd-sourced fundingrdquo like Kickstartercom could work Then I checked out the site and viewed dozens of artistically-oriented ldquoprojectsrdquo that interested me The Kickstarter motto reads ldquoA new way to fund amp follow creativityrdquo Irsquove been fascinated by one technology project in particular ndash the ldquoRecoil Winderrdquo an ingenious device to store cables and cords for the Apple iPhone iPod iPad amp more The project is one of the most successful launches ever having attracted 1994 backers who pledged $91000 (918 over the $10000 minimum funding goal requested) by the product developer to complete the project Much bigger projects for other ldquotechrdquo products have generated upwards of $15M in capital as well Books have not yet generated this sort of funding but there are publishing-related success stories and others that will make you a believer

The concept behind Kickstarter is brilliantly simple creators offer-up their projects in various stages of completion and funding and seek online backers who help fund the project to completion Although they donrsquot receive stock or company ownership backers are offered something in return for helping fund a project generally a small token of appreciation related to the project It is worth noting that ldquoproject fundsrdquo trigger a taxable event for the creator

Projects are presented online using a mix of video and print with a high degree of professionally-produced and entertaining content Ingram employed local videographer and web developer Cliff Beneventi to produce her Kickstarter presentation Every day new projects are launched on the site making for an interesting place to spend time seeing what the creative set is up

to By all indications traffic on the site is skyrocketing as is the interest in supporting this new-age digital philanthropy

To succeed and receive funding a project must have a minimum dollar figure to ldquofundrdquo it by a date certainmdashand itrsquos an ldquoall or nothingrdquo proposition To contribute and assist a project online donors simply pledge an amount that is then billed to a credit card account Donations are instantly tallied and displayed online in real time and Facebook members who ldquolikerdquo a project are added to a ldquofriends listrdquo enabling further online social interaction Itrsquos surely not your fatherrsquos way of funding but an intriguing and profitable one for sure

A project that generates the minimum dollar funding goal within a set period (usually 30 days) is then funded on the closing date Projects failing to generate enough support are not funded and backers are not charged Ingramrsquos project Washing the Bones launched on February 14 with a minimum financial support goal of $4000 due by March 14 Donations to the book project start at $5 and move up with corresponding perks for higher donations

The topic of ldquolossrdquo is of personal interest to the Jacksonville resident and one with which Ingram is all-too familiar Her father died when she was eight a brother in 1994 her stepfather in February 1996 and that same December her husband of seven months was killed while giving an aerobatic flight lesson in the hills east of Medford Since then the author and trained therapist has explored the topic of spirituality loss and depression both personally and professionally Ingramrsquos memoir is a penetrating chronicle of loss and recovery but as she is quick to point out itrsquos far more than that ldquoThis is a story about loss and finding a deeper more meaningful life The herorsquos journey the journey of life is a quest to find your Self This book is my Eat Pray Love but perhaps a deeper more soulful version of itrdquo

Even though her manuscript had been edited four times over two years the author continues to refine it In September 2011 Ingram asked several friends to preview and critique Washing the Bones That list included me a reader who avoids ldquochick-litrdquo like the plague I managed to avoid opening the manuscript for a few weeks However once opened I spent the next 72 hours engrossed in its pages feeling honored for getting a glimpse into Katersquos most personal story My immediate response was Washing the Bones needed to be published on a grand scale and deserved serious attentionhellipOprah Book Club type of attention

Like me you may be asking ldquoIf the story is so good why is the author looking for financial

Local Author Kickstarts Book Projectby Whitman Parker

Author - Contd on Pg 23

Some of the historic buildings Southern Oregonians love best are in urgent need of repurposing rehabilitation and seismic upgrade From Main Street storefronts to schools apartments and courthouses there are well over 5000 brick and masonry buildings across the state that stand part-empty and in disrepair donrsquot meet code or lack seismic reinforcement Yet they are too important culturally and economically to lose

Finding thoughtful solutions is the focus of the 2012 Preservation Roundtable hosted by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon (HPLO) The organization is coming to Jacksonville for a half-day workshop as the first of a series of four theyrsquoll conduct across the state culminating in a special report outlining recommendations Property owners city commissioners members of the architecture and building trades and all

interested members of the community are invited to attend and participate

Tickets must be ordered in advance ndash$10 for the general public $7 for members of the HPLO and include a lunch plus a behind-the-scenes tour of several buildings not typically open to the public They are available at the HPLO website wwwHistoricPreservationLeagueorg or by calling 503 243-1923

Annual Preservation Roundtable To Be Hosted in Jacksonville By Historic Preservation

League Of Oregon

The HPLO Preservation RoundtableCharting a Course for Oregonrsquos Historic Masonry Buildingsmdash Resilience Access Economics

Friday March 16th1000am-200pm

Old City Hall 205 W Main Jacksonville

If youve wondered where you can sell your quality crafted items and have a desire to help Jacksonvilles historic buildings too this craft show may be for you

Show and sale being held November 17th at the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Roommdashspace is limited and quality is in demand

The cost to crafters is $ 2000 per space (all of which benefits Jacksonvilles historic Beekman House) and an additional $100 per hour for rental of the

space (which will be paid to the library) More details will be forthcoming

shortly but applications are now being taken for holiday crafted gifts and deacutecor

Please mail a letter detailing your craft and at least three close-up pictures of your products to Gerrie Leinfelder at PO Box 911 Jacksonville 97530

Selection of crafters to be included will be made by August and photos returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope GET YOUR CRAFT ON

Seeking Quality Crafters

The Beekman House is a treasure trove for residents and tourists alikemdashhome to one of

Jacksonvillersquos most prominent pioneers built and occupied by only one family and completely furnished with family artifacts Itrsquos the ldquomuseumrdquo that people say Jacksonville lacks and that visitors expect in an historic town

At a January 28th brainstorming session of the new Beekman Legacy Action Committee over two dozen community members generated ideas for revitalizing this historic landmark A core piece of the resulting plan is a series of events that will open the House to the public at regular intervals from May through December

Now we need volunteers willing to help with planning and implementing the tours and activities Herersquos a brief run down of whatrsquos proposed and whatrsquos needed

Docent Led ToursFrom May through November we

want to open the Beekman House on the third Saturday for monthly afternoon tours A ldquogreeterrdquo and three guides are needed each month Volunteers are also needed to plan on-site activities that will attract visitors and encourage repeat visits

Suggestions include a plant sale an artistsrsquo workshop andor show Britt string quartets a harvest theme ghost tales and a Victorian Christmas Bazaar However

these are just ideas and final selections need to be developed with details resources and implementation plans

Childrenrsquos History ActivitiesWe want to tap childrenrsquos fascination

with Oregon pioneers by sharing some of their 1800rsquos lifestyle A Childrens History Activity morning is proposed for the third Saturday of each month from May through November in the Program Room behind the Beekman House

Potential activities include butter churning and hand cranking ice cream learning the games dances and songs that amused our great grandparents making gingerbread houses and Victorian Christmas ornaments and hearing the stories that entertained our ancestors There are lots of ideas for activities but volunteers are needed to coordinate the monthly sessions to seek donated materials and to take ldquohands onrdquo roles working with the children one or more months

Closets and Cupboards ldquoLiving Historyrdquo Tours

Everybody loved the Beekman House ldquoliving historyrdquo tours so we want to reinvent them Now the year is 1932 Julia Beekman has died and daughter Carrie is planning to move to Portland where her brother Ben lives Carrie and Ben are going through their closets and cupboards prior to closing up the house and the public is invited to share the memories of ldquogrowing up Beekmanrdquo

Reservations only Closets and Cupboards tours will be offered the second Saturday of each month from May through August and ldquoon demandrdquo This $20 package will include a sack lunch the living history tour and a 20 minute talk on a related subject

Ben and Carrie Beekman will be the tour guides but back-up characters are neededmdashtheir former cook Louise Hoffman cousins a handyman etcmdashto fill in if one of them is unavailable A greeter is needed to set the stage

Beekman House Volunteers Neededby Carolyn Kingsnorth President

Jacksonville Heritage Society

Volunteers - Contd on Pg 24

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

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THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

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dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AT bull JACKSONVILLE BARN CO bull GOOD BEAN COFFEE CO bull SHEAR ANTICS HAIR amp NAIL DESIGN bull OR ANY OF THE SPONSORING STORES bull ALL PROCEEDS GOTO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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St Patrickrsquos Daysaturday March 17th~ 6 pmbull special Irish menu amp drink specialsbull live music by great Minds OrsquoPlugged

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Bella Pasta Express$650 Includes a salad bread amp garlIc butter

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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The Laundry Center

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2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

Kelly Quaid BrokerRealtor

541-941-8056 direct

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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lower congestion and reduce emissions

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 10 March 2012

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann amp Terry Erdmann

Britt is pleased to announce the receipt of a $125000 Capacity Building Grant from the Paul G Allen Family Foundation

Brittrsquos Executive Director Donna Briggs says ldquoWorking with the PGA in this grant-writing process has been an incredible experience The Foundationrsquos guidance and support was unparalleled I am looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership as the exciting capacity building initiatives unfoldrdquo

The PGA Grant Award will be used for Britt hill improvements institutional marketing technology advancements and a renewed focus on Brittrsquos planned giving program This grant award is a significant step for Britt to build a more sustainable future Through funding Britt hill improvements it helps continue the organizationrsquos efforts to improve the experience for concertgoers Revitalizing the planned giving program helps Britt increase its contributed revenue stream This award will also support increased investment in Brittrsquos charitable core and mission the Classical Festival and education programs

The Paul G Allen Family Foundations Arts and Culture Program contributes to the health and vibrancy of cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest by nurturing artistic expression and promoting critical thinking through the creation and presentation of compelling artistic programs The Foundation also helps cultural organizations improve their

financial performance through a range of capacity building efforts

Briggs says ldquoWe also continue to pursue other grants to support our ongoing activities There is still much work to do to ensure a sustainable future for Britt Given the amazing community we live in we are confident that individuals businesses and institutions will embrace our vision for the next 50 yearsrdquo

There are many ways for the community to connect with Britt For individuals membership is a great way to show support of Britt and to become part of one of Brittrsquos closest circles of support In turn members are given benefits designed to enhance their Britt Experience including the members-only presale invitations to receptions and the popular member hospitality deck For the 2012 season in addition to early entry gate privileges all members at the Donor level ($250 and up) will be entered into a drawing to win a guitar signed by artists from the 2011 Britt lineup Join now to have your chance

Businesses can connect with Britt through the business partnership program The program has a variety of options to sponsor concerts and special events Business Partners connect with the community and receive great sponsorship recognition

For more information on all of the ways to connect with Britt call the Britt office at 541-779-0847

Britt Receives $125000 Grant amp Offers Several Ways For The Community To Connect

March Movie Night at Old City HallAmerican Madness will be our feature

film in March The date will be Friday March 16th at 700pm I dont believe we have ever run a film quite as old as this nor one more relevant to the news of today But mark your calendars now for this is a film you will be glad you saw and one which is both unusual and virtually unheard of It boasts an excellent cast including some Oscar winners It is a Frank Capra film one which recreates scenes of what it was like when there were runs on the banks It also sounds eerily reminiscent of what one hears in todays banking and financial news This is a film for ALL audiences today or yesterday

Because of the importance of this attraction and because of the limitations on seating please email your RSVP to Mayor Paul Becker at piccadillyjimclearwirenet

In l929 silent film icon Charlie Chaplin angrily told an interviewer ldquoThey are spoiling the oldest art in

the worldmdashthe art of pantomimerdquo He was referring to studio moguls who were installing recording equipment in order to produce ldquotalkiesrdquo

Chaplinrsquos words fell on deaf ears of course Most film fans today canrsquot conceive of an era when the only sound in the theater came from a live organist seated at the base of the screen Culture today just wouldnrsquot be the same without universally recognized audible lines like ldquoFrankly my dear I donrsquot give a damnrdquo ldquoWersquoll always have Parisrdquo and ldquoSnakesmdashwhy did it have to be snakesrdquo

By the early l930s the entire film industry had switched to sound The only major ldquosilentrdquo motion pictures produced since then are the l952 Ray Milland spy thriller The Thief and Mel Brooksrsquo l976 comedy titled appropriately Silent Movie (Brooksrsquo film did include one word of dialogue delivered ironically by the great mime Marcel Marceau)

So industry insiders were surprisedmdashand dubiousmdashwhen word spread that an entry at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival was a full-length black-and-white silent film written produced and directed by a little-known French filmmaker and starring two equally unfamiliar French actors They were even more surprised when at the end of the screening they found themselves jumping to their feet to give director Michel Hazanavicius and actors Jean Dujardin and Beacutereacutenice Beacutejo a thunderous standing ovation

In tribute to the great silent filmmakers of the past Hazanavicius has created The Artist a ldquorise of the talkiesrdquo story that Chaplain might have identified with George Valentin (Dujardin) is the reigning silent star of the day think Douglas Fairbanks or Rudolph Valentino Suddenly sound explodes into theatres and Georgersquos career is in jeopardy because he refuses to change with the times Meanwhile in dances beautiful ingeacutenue Peppy Miller (Beacutejo) whose face form and footwork fit the format like sprocket holes to a sound projector And Peppy just happens to be in love with George

Yoursquove seen aspects of this story before Silent vs sound led the way for Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelleyrsquos romance in Singing in the Rain And A Star is Bornrsquos many incarnations related the sad tale of an incandescent new starrsquos rise marking the decline of an old familiar one

Hazanavicius makes these themes and others his own to demonstrate that a film doesnrsquot need dialogue to touch the heart

Interestingly The Artist is only partially French It was shot in Hollywood on historic soundstages built during the silent era The mansion Peppy lives in once belonged to real life silent star Mary Pickford Adding to the filmrsquos appeal to non-French audiences are the American co-stars that fill out the cast John Goodman plays the cigar-chomping studio head who gives up on George James Cromwell plays the loyal chauffeurservant who doesnrsquot

One additional American actor would have remained speechless even if The Artist had been a talkie Georgersquos four-footed best friend played by Uggie a California-born Jack Russell Terrier Uggiersquos misspent youth had him bound for the pound until animal trainer Omar Von Muller rescued him Now a working

actor Uggiersquos performance in The Artist has won him a Palm Dog Award at Cannes and ldquoTop Dogrdquo at the annual Golden Collar Awards

Uggiersquos co-workers on the film are finding similar success So far The Artist has collected top honors from the Golden Globes the Directorsrsquo and Producersrsquo Guilds of America the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and the American Film Institute

Will it receive similar accolades at the Academy Awards on Sunday February 26 As we write this we donrsquot know But we predict the Oscars ceremony will be yet another love fest for The Artist an affectionate tip of the hat to old-fashioned Hollywood filmmaking How can Hollywood resist

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

The Artist the Awards and The Industry

ldquoWhat do I do with all these incredible locally-grown vegetablesrdquo is a frequent question asked by Farmers Market shoppers everywhere including Jacksonville This spring personal chef Kristen Lyon will be holding a series of classes to offer simple recipes and advice for locals who participate in the Community Supported Agriculture program and shop at the JrsquoVille Farmers Market This CSA program is affiliated with the JrsquoVille Marketmdashorganized by JrsquoVille resident Ken Snoke Ken holds the seasonal Farmers Market on the Courthouse lawn on Saturday mornings This year those signing up for home-delivered produce boxes may opt to pick up their produce box at the Saturday market Ken has expanded the scope of the market and arranged for cooking classes to be held in the classroom annex building directly behind the Courthouse

Spring classes will focus on using chicken for soups and stocks easy egg recipes that freeze well and cooking with the first crop of seasonal vegetables The first class is complimentary with donations accepted Cooking class space is limited so please register soon at kenjvillemarketcom

Stocks and SoupsMarch 8th 600 pmUtilizing local farm ingredients yoursquoll

discover the basic rules for cooking vegetable and chicken stocks and techniques on how to store this liquid treasure in your freezer while building basic skills for all styles of soup preparation

Egg-cellent Eggs April 12th 600 pmEggs are a fabulous resource for easy

high protein meals Learn to freeze many egg meals ahead to be baked into fresh homemade quiches frittatas and mini souffleacutes and discover great egg desserts for any season

Spring TreasuresMay 10th 600 pm Discover how to cook seasonal Rogue

Valley vegetable treasures and how to preserve their crisp flavor and nutritional value This class will focus on quick and easy meals with samples provided

Kristen Lyon is a chef caterer Cooking Skills Instructor and Local Foods Advocate She has cooked at The Garden Bistro McCully House helped create and manage THRIVErsquos on-line Farmerrsquos Market served as the Farm to Fork Chef

worked with the Rogue Valley Farm to School and has taught classes at the Ashland Food Co-op She presents a series on Nutritional Education and How to Cook with Whole Veggies and Fruits through many local food banks and outreach programs Relating to modern families and individuals she focuses on a cooking style that incorporates fresh whole ingredients with simple convenient techniques and ldquocook aheadrdquo tricks to make cooking at home fun healthy and delicious

The JrsquoVille Market and CSArsquos home delivery program boasts farm-fresh vegetables fruits and meats as well as convenient prepared food options all made locally from local ingredients All products are sourced from neighboring family farms employing sustainable and organic principals

JrsquoVille Market and CSA is NOW accepting customers for our local food shares Please visit wwwjvillemarketcom for more information and to sign up See ad on page 18

Cooking Classes to Compliment Farmers Market Season

Ken Snoke amp Chef Kristen Lyon

Page 11March 2012 More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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online

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

jvillecertgmailcom

Volunteers Needed

Scotch Broom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

170 WEST CALIFORNIA STREET JACKSONVILLE bull 899-1770

12 amp 3

89 amp 10

15 amp 2916 amp 17

2223 amp 2430 amp 31

DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR OR IN ADVANCE AT bull JACKSONVILLE BARN CO bull GOOD BEAN COFFEE CO bull SHEAR ANTICS HAIR amp NAIL DESIGN bull OR ANY OF THE SPONSORING STORES bull ALL PROCEEDS GOTO THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

For more things to do JacksonvilleReviewcom

dinner bull fri amp sat bull 530-830plunch bull mon - sat bull 1030a-230p

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Thanks for supporting us this first yearSee new menus on JacksonvilleReviewcom

541 261 7638 230 E C St Jville

cstbistroyahoocom

South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

175 E California Street bull Jacksonville

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Award-winning Fine Dining ampLuxurious Accomodations

Over 2000 Wines in the Wine Shop

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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Focus on the Farmby Pamela Sasseen Hanley Farm Volunteer

Local history mysteries have been collected by the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Southern Oregon Historical Society (SOHS) and Jackson County Heritage Association (JCHA) for their Mysteries in Our Backyard project We invite you to go to the website wwwmysteriesjcheritageorg to view the mysteries and claim one if you wish To learn more you are invited to attend our Mysteries Lecture Series

bull March 10 930am-11am How to Use Library Sources Julie Drengson reference librarian will show you how to find the resources at that branch and how to use newspaper microfilm as a research tool

Jackson County Library System Medford Library Reference Desk 205 S Central Avenue Medford For more information call RVGS 541-512-2340 or SOHS 541-858-1724

Mysteries in Our Backyard

The Jacksonville Park Rangers will conduct the first in a series of monthly hikes in March in the Jacksonville Forest Park Ranger-led hikes are planned to introduce the residents of Jacksonville and the surrounding communities to the extensive network of hiking and mountain biking trails in the newest and largest Jacksonville city park The city Parks Department and the Park Rangers have been working hard for several months to expand and enhance the trail system using an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant plus donated funds to build trails bridges kiosks and add new trail signs and maps

The trail system now totals 10 miles of trails over the Forest Parkrsquos 1080-acre area The trails vary from stream-hugging trails with tumbling waterfalls to trails that traverse forested hillsides providing breathtaking views down the canyons toward Jacksonville Other trails follow along a trail built on one of the old ditches built by the early gold miners that carried water to hydraulic mining areas to wash the gold out of the hillsides One mountainside has at least four of the ditches running from Norling Creek around the mountain for distances up to a mile with each ditch staggered a little higher up the mountain

The first hike will start at 1000 AM on Saturday March 24 Everybody should meet at the entrance kiosk just inside the park entrance on Reservoir Road Parking is available but carpooling is advised The hike will start at the kiosk and will go up

the mile-long Rail Trail which follows the 1916 historic Bullis Railroad path along Jackson Creek canyon that was used to bring out logs Along the way you will visit the site of the train wreck that occurred when a logging train lost its brakes and rolled out of control

crashing into a 75-foot railroad trestle Some hikers will want to return at the end of the trail but others can cross Jackson Creek and continue up the trail system further on Norling Creek Trail Not far up Norling Creek Trail is the Canyon Falls Trailmdashwith its series of waterfalls and its startlingly different ecosystem which includes dense vegetation and large fern colonies

Guided monthly hikes will continue through summer To reach the kiosk take Reservoir Road one mile from the intersection of Mary Ann DriveReservoir Road just frac12 mile west of downtown off of Highway 238

For more information please contact Tony Hess at 541-899-1710

Forest Park Hike of the Month

When I was at Crater Rock Museum the other day I was telling Doug

Foster Petrified Wood Curator for the museum just how shy and introverted I really am To which he said Aha I have just the rock for you He had in his possession a pair of bookends that had been cut incorrectly in what he termed an introverted manner He said he was holding on to them until just such a conversation like ours came up where someone claimed to be introverted If that ever happened he would bestow the bookends to the deserving person In this case me

He went on to tell me the wood is petrified Metasequoia from the Oligocene era approximately 23 to 34 million years ago give or take a few I learned that Metasequoia (or Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is also known as Dawn Redwood I was ever so excited as I was in the process of writing about the Dawn Redwood we have at Hanley Farm To think I actually have the petrified remains of such a tree is mind boggling

You can see the Dawn Redwood at Hanley Farm When you visit the farm the tallest tree youll see at the back of the water tower is the Dawn Redwood Dawn Redwoods can grow as tall as 150 feet with a 6-foot diameter trunk Our redwood is a tad smaller but its still pretty impressive

The tree was thought to be extinct until a living grove was discovered in a remote Chinese village in the early 1940s In 1947 Dr Merril of Harvard University sent Dr Hu who had identified

the trees as Metasequoia money to fund a seed-collecting mission Learning

that Dr Merril was distributing some of the seeds to institutions and individuals in 1948 John Gribble a US Forest Service retiree wrote Dr Merril requesting a packet of seeds Johns daughter recalled that he planted a lot of [the seeds] and when theyd get about two and a half feet tall hed give them away The Hanley sisters being personal friends with John Gribble received one of those trees and the

restmdashas the saying goesmdashis historyVolunteer Day at Hanley FarmMarch 17 is a special day at the farm

We invite you to join us to honor past volunteers and welcome those interested in becoming a volunteer to the Hanley Farm family Throughout the year we offer a variety of events and this past year proved to be one of our most successful The success was due to our fun-loving enthusiastic volunteers Spend a couple of hours with us enjoy good food fun people and get a sneak preview of upcoming events Saturday March 17 1pm-3pm Hanley Farm 1053 Hanley Road 541-773-2675

For more information about Hanley Farm or upcoming events call us at 541-773-2675 e-mail us at hanleyfarmsohsorg visit us on-line at wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farm or check out our Hanley Farm Facebook page

Hanley Farm owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society is located at 1053 Hanley Road between Jacksonville and Central Point

Gardening Opportunities Coming Upby Nan King ACCESS Food Share Garden DeveloperReady to express your ldquoinner gardenerrdquo

Yoursquoll have ample opportunity this year at the new ACCESS Food Share Garden

Jacksonville residents (and anyone else in the vicinity) need only look down Hanley Road to the new ACCESS Food Share Garden hosted by Oregon State University Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

No gardening experience or green thumb required The Food Share Gardenrsquos on-site garden managers will teach you Being at the garden many volunteers say is a healthy way of de-stressing while they put in some exercise No matter the reason why people choose to help in appreciation helpers are encouraged to take vegetables home for their own consumption because all of us can benefit from eating more veggiesmdashespecially those that are sustainably grown

The OSU Extension Center garden site was previously managed by Rotary First Harvest of Southern Oregon Their contributions over the last six years filled ACCESS food pantries with many tonsmdashover 76300 poundsmdashof fresh onions green beans tomatoes and more The ACCESS Food Share Garden team at the site is committed to continuing that tradition of giving

Beginning in March extra hands will be needed at the garden to help plant onion starts Yoursquore invited to participate

You also may sign on to be part of a regular corps of helpers at the garden or at any one of the five other ACCESS gardens this season

ACCESS Food Share growing gardens keep emergency food assistance pantries and other food distribution sites supplied with sustainably grown vegetables to meet the nutritional needs of low-income seniors families and individuals Started in 2010 as a means for ensuring a consistent supply of nutritious produce each Food Share Garden is managed and supervised by volunteers who know their way around vegetable growing and share that knowledge with garden helpers

With so many delicious possibilities provided by vegetable cuisine there are countless ways everyone can enjoy more veggieshellipand enjoy growing them

For information about helping at a Food Share Garden Contact Nan King Food Share Garden Developer at ACCESS at freshaccessaccesshelpsorg 541-779-6691 ext 309 or wwwaccesshelpsorg See ad on page 17

ACCESS Food Share Garden Locationsbull Central Point

456 W Pine Street First Presbyterian Churchbull Gold Hill

100 Lampman Road Lampman Road Baptist Churchbull OSU Southern Oregon Research amp Extension Center

569 Hanley Roadbull Medford

1440 S Oakdale Rogue Valley Christian Churchbull Rogue River

935 W Evans Creekbull VA-SORCC

8495 Crater Lake Hwy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 12 March 2012

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

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Volunteers Needed

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

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clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

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clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

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Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

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Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

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Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

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Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

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com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

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In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

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Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

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LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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Garden of the Monthby Kay Faught

My Neighbors Garden

Jacksonvillersquos Chandler Husband a 17-year old senior at South Medford High School has planned an ambitious senior projectmdashA Fashion Show to benefit Cystic Fibrosis The event will be held in the ballroom on the Bigham Knoll campus on Thursday March 15 starting at 630 pm The college-bound senior who was born with CF hopes to sell 400 tickets at $10 each and donate all proceeds to help find a cure for the disease The evening will feature

spring fashion lines from six area boutiques a raffle wine coffee refreshments and a DJ Chandler is seeking volunteers to help with the event as well as donations for raffle baskets (Donations are tax deductible and a CF tax will be provided) Tickets are available at the door and locally at the Good Bean Coffee shop and Jacksonville Barn Company

For more information please contact Chandler Husband at 541-633-8288 or email chandlerhusband123gmailcom See ad on page 14

Local Student Staging Fashion Show

Chandler Husband

Many garden tour devotees know about Mira Wingfield and her garden on Shafer

Lane For those who dont Mira is an inspiration to anyone interested in container gardening

My hope this month is to open your eyes to the possibilities offered with container gardening How self-limiting are you with the space you use in your garden The benefits of container gardening are endless allowing flexibility ease in moving plants transforming clutter to garden art making the most of poor soil conditions using vertical and horizontal surfaces decorating living areas and limited space issues Containers allow it all and provide lots of fun

Mira moved here 11 years ago from Arizona newly-widowed and wanting to be closer to a daughter and son-in-law Leaving a large garden and 200 roses (gathered when she was involved in the Rose Society) she downsized to her home lot in Jacksonville keeping only 10 of her favorite roses but retaining all of the garden pots and containers Her love of collecting antiques and unique and historical items translates to her yard She collects anything that becomes a container mdashso dont think just ldquopotsrdquo

Miras use of containers is immediately evident A section by the driveway has about 20 pots some filled with emerging tulips Two pots contain roses Behind them 8 smaller ldquobrown bean potsrdquo hold late summer bloomers Mira will rotate them to the front in summer and move the tulips to the back after their season The section is an ever- changing ldquoshowcaserdquo of what is in bloom The front walk is lined with primrose-filled urns bird bath planters that cascade over the edges and logs and wood carvings filled with ground covers or used as stands for pots The front entry shaded by a large tree has a trio of hanging iron plant holders Beneath are more containers for shade impatiens tucked amid a shade fern A side bed has wooden barrels planted with Lilies Japanese lanterns and newly added spring ldquoPolar Bear zinniasmdashan addition from reading my December column

Tucked in all the planting areas are sections of log and wooden planters A large pine removed years back was left 4rsquo tall and became a ldquopostrdquo for a large twig basked filled with red geraniums in summer Stumps are filled as well Where therersquos a hole or crevice it becomes a container

Mira and I have two shared loves Dachshunds and Talavera potterymdashso I was thrilled when greeted by both Her entry has a beautiful blue Talavera urn with more Mexican Talavera pottery on her back patio Its lattice-covered patio protects her Mexican pottery in colors of yellows and blues in all shapes and

styles Another brick patio holds ldquoin the sunrdquo seating Surrounded by large cement urns some Roman-style others squatty and rose-colored they offer more planting options enclosing her seating For winter

months the gaiety of the pots and the variety of artful plant stakes create garden ldquoactionrdquo even on bleak foggy days Another planting area full of 8 Italian terra cotta pots filled with roses is just beyond the seating area Vertical planting

is everywhere with moss-lined containers planting bags and basketsmdashall hanging from Shepard hooks trees fencing or an arbor

The back beds surrounding the yard have original trees holly forsythia and other shrubs as the anchor Mira has added camellias columbines white lavender

and ground cover She has pruned the shrubbery to create a ldquocanopyrdquo an art she teaches in her pruning workshops It allows open area increasing air flow and reducing plant disease and allows her container planting to be showcased One of the beds contains her 10 original tea and floribunda roses in large clay potsyes in containers Mira stated that the roses are happy but ldquoThey dont like to share space soil water or anything and so they love the potsrdquo

There is no ldquoplanrdquo with Miras garden (although she does love red) and she states that she just buys what she likes and then just finds a container Her beds hold white iron settees bird cages ladders and white metal carts and stands all becoming vessels and holders for plants and pots In the spring an entire shed filled with animal containers fragile pots and other pieces will come out and be integrated into the beds all to be filled

Above it all hangs Scandinavian wind bells Mexican chimes bird houses and feeders I can imagine the floral display of it all as Miras garden hobby is done with such joy ldquoI have gardened all my life and you can only collect so many antiques I love flowers and prefer to grow them rather than buy themrdquo

Mirarsquos gardening tipldquoEvery living thing communicates if

you learn to listen including plants Pay attentionhellipit will tell you when it is sick thirsty hungryhellipbut you have to listen to it my favorite time in the garden is when I water because itrsquos the time when I can think converse with myself and listen and communicate with nature and my plantsrdquo

Thanks Mira For meI need to listen more and think outside the box when it comes to where I plant things (Or maybe PLANT outside the box)

Kay is the owner of Blue Door Garden Store located at 155 N Third St Specializing in paraphernalia for the home gardener she carries garden gifts decor and a wide variety of pots tools gloves and organic product See Blue Door ad on page 35

Or call 541-776-7338

Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

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The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

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Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

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or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

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GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

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THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Primary Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

Ocial Angus Fonts

Sabon Boldabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

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ANGUS CAR SERVICEBRAND GUIDELINE PROPOSED COLOR STORY

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Primary Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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Ocial Angus Fonts

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 18 March 2012

A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

3rd Annual Bachelor Auction amp More

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All Animal Lovers Welcome - Not Just for Singles

~ Historic Ashland Armory ~

On-Line Ticket Sales Onlybeginning March 5th

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

- Early Bird Tickets $45 (by 41) - Priority Seating for Tables of 8 for $360 by 41 Tickets $50 thereafter

After - Party Open to the Public Tickets at the Door $5 Must be 21 to Attend

Past events have sold out- BUY TICKETS EARLY

Benefitting

Contact EventsSanctuaryOneorg or call 541-941-4861 for more information Unable to attend but want to donate Visit wwwSanctuaryOneorg amp click on Donate Now

It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

more

online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

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2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

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Page 13March 2012

Now is a great time to start preparing your lawn and landscape for a beautiful year

Herersquos a little advice to help you get the most out of your lawn and landscape

Check your irrigation system to make sure everything is working properly Something that wonrsquot just help your grass look better but also help your water bill is to check your pop-up headsmdashif they are the older style spray heads change them out to Hunter MP rotators These heads use 13 less water than the older style heads and they do a superior job watering turf

If you have a lsquodrip zonersquo itrsquos a good idea to open up the end of the drip run turn on the valve and run that zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out any sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters Itrsquos also a good idea to check each emitter individually to make sure they have not become blocked

If yoursquore still using the hose and sprinkler system method think about buying an automated valve you can hook up right to your hose bib DIG irrigation products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores These products will save water and because they shut off automatically will save the stress of forgetting to turn off your sprinklers For this reason alone itrsquos a great idea to invest in this product

Before you add fertilizer to your lawn area there are a few other beneficial preparations to make

First rake away all thatch and debris that has accumulated in your lawn since the fall Also check your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged limbs and remove or trim them if necessary While the soil is still wet itrsquos a good time to go through your planting beds and remove any weeds before they go to seed Second if itrsquos been several years or yoursquove never aerated your lawn Spring is the best time Aerating your lawn area will always give you a more healthy and beautiful lawn by enabling hard compacted soil a

chance to lsquoopen uprsquo and take in needed nutrients and water that otherwise are not getting to the roots This will also help the over seeding process In most situations aeration is beneficial every 2 to 3 years

If you have moss problems in your lawn you can apply a combo moss killer and fertilizer to help tackle the problem early in the spring

Now itrsquos time to apply fertilizer with a pre-emergentmdashotherwise known as lsquoweed and feedrsquo This will cut unnecessary yard time down during the growing season by taking care of the weeds now Most of these products are sold in a granular form and can be applied using a broadcast spreader Application rates and other technical information is listed on the bag There are also natural fertilizers that can be applied If you want to keep your lawn beautiful throughout the year plan ahead for a consistent and scheduled fertilizer application to your lawn

Spring is also a good time to add lime dust to your lawn The rule of thumb is 8-10 lb per 1000 sq feet PH is an important aspect of turf care and your lawn will appreciate the PH boost that a lime application will give it

If your planting beds are looking a little worn and out of sorts a great way to spruce up the look or your landscapes is by adding a fresh layer of mulch This will look great and also help hold more moisture in the soil for your plants

These are just a few suggestions that will help you have a greener more beautiful lawn this year Enjoy

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Love Your Landscapeby Adam Haynes

Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes Inc He can be reached at 541-

292-3285 or adamartisanlandscapesinccom See his ad on page 16

The Weed Wranglerby Bob Budesa

I recall hearing the forecasters last summer calling for a wetter-than-normal winter Uh-huhhellipright This

has been one of the driest winters on record (as I write this) but Irsquom waiting for the other shoe to drop We could still end up with above normal rainfall yet but weather forecasts donrsquot mean much to me Irsquoll wait until I see it falling from the sky

Still this isnrsquot a bad time to get things ready for the war on weeds If wersquore not only into a drier cycle but a warmer one weeds could start popping out earlier than normal and itrsquos good to be ready when the time comes

Planning ahead as to where yoursquoll plant your garden and knowing where you had weed problems last year can help set the stage for an easier than normal spring and summer Setting up raised beds tilling other areas yoursquoll plant with summer annuals or vegetables adding soil amendments figuring out what vegetable seeds you need to order NOW and start indoors can save a lot of grief later Statements in June like ldquoOh I wish Irsquod thought of that last February or Marchrdquo can be averted by putting a little thought into it now Speaking of seeds be very careful when buying those wildflower mixes you see in grocery stores Read the contents and make sure you know what yoursquore getting Many times these packets can be filled with all sorts of sweetly-named varieties which are in fact other common names for weeds Caveat emptor (buyer beware)

In areas where weeds were a problem last year or where they might be a future problem can be averted by scattering an organic pre-emergent weed control like Preen Preen is a byproduct of the corn industry made from corn gluten Once weedy areas have been treated cover them with a mulch of some sort

This is also a great time to take care of any invasive broom plants that you may have Scotch Spanish French and Portuguese brooms are invasive species

on Oregon Department of Agriculturersquos noxious weed list and as such should be done away with Of the four brooms known to inhabit the west coast Irsquove only seen three around here and primarily only two Both Scotch and Spanish brooms are known to exist in the Rogue Valley and Irsquove seen and treated French broom down in the Rogue River canyon Brooms in general have extensive root

systems bloom and generate seed pods early in the spring and once they do itrsquos too late to lsquoget ahead of the curversquo Early spring is the time to cut these species back so they donrsquot produce seed Once thatrsquos done yoursquove got a little breathing room until they produce seed-bearing stems again Still if theyrsquore actively growing now (which they are in order to produce flowers and

seed in April) theyrsquore treatable with herbicides A very effective treatment method is to scrape away some of the skin or bark and wipe on a systemic herbicide solution (systemic solutions will penetrate deep into the root systems) Check with any local gardening shop or look online and learn as much as you can regarding products you plan to use Always read and follow the labels (there may be changes from the last time you read one) and find out the recommended rate

Questionsmdashplease give me a call at 326-2549 or write me at bob_budesayahoocom

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989 retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850000 acres) worked in the Wild Horse

Program in1970rsquos and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009 Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management

Area he helped start several years ago wwwjswcdorgPageaspNavID=34

Ready Set Waaait for It

bull Computersbull Printersbull Laptopsbull Cellphonesbull TVrsquos

bull DVDCDPlayers

bull VCRrsquosbull Other

Electronics

NOBULBSofanykindplease

FREE Electronics Recycling Drop-Offat Jacksonville Rayrsquos Parking Lot

March 3rd amp 4th

1000amndash300pm

Please call ITREX for more information

at 541-826-8226

Get Your Lawn amp Landscape Ready For Spring

The Accidental Ensemble will perform on Sunday March 4 from 3-4 pm at the Applegate Branch Library 18485 North Applegate Road

The ensemblersquos repertoire consists of songs from eighteenth-century music to contemporary songs including early-American selections

Their greatest pleasure is energizing their audiences through song poetry humor and prose Come and enjoy this unique a-cappella performance

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Applegate Library

For more information please call the Applegate Branch Library at 541-846-7346

Accidental Ensemble Performs at Applegate Branch Library

Next Medford Food ProjectJacksonville Pickup Day

Saturday April 14th

For information on how you can get your green bagplease contact Jerrine Rowley at 541-702-2223

or jerrinerowleycharternet

Jacksonville has many fine non-profit organizations and clubs who are always on the lookout for active members and volunteers If you are considering getting more involved check these out

bull Boosters Club Steve Casaleggio 541-899-2026 casconscharternetbull Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery Dirk Siedlecki 541-826-9939

djsmhsembarqmailcombull Chamber of Commerce Sandi Torrey 541-899-8118

chamberjacksonvilleoregonorgbull Lions Club Lou Mayerski 541-772-8512 bull Kiwanis Club David Wilson 541-899-1934bull Jacksonville Woodlands Association Larry Smith 541-899-7402 bull Jacksonville Oregon Business Association Robert Roos 541-899-0205

magginncharternetbull Britt Festivals Bo Seltzer 541-779-0847bull Hanley Farm Richard Rogers 541-773-2675 wwwsohsorgpropertieshanley-farmbull Southern Oregon Historical Society 541-773-6536 wwwsohsorgbull Food amp Friends Jan Yost 541-734-9505 x4 jyostrvcogorgbull Jacksonville Garden Club Susan Casaleggio 541-899-2029

sscasaleggiocharternetbull Jacksonville Youth Garden Club Maggie Zickrick mzickrickcharternetbull Friends of the Jacksonville Library (FOJL) Joan Avery 541-702-2114bull Emergency Response Team (CERT) Michele Brown-Riding 541-846-1460

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

CALENDAR ndash MARCH 2012

THIS MONTH ATTHE BELLA

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DAVID PINSKY

THE ROBBIE DACOSTA TRIO

PETE HERZOG

MILESTONE REVIEW

TIM MITCHELL

GREAT MINDS OrsquoPLUGGEDSt Patrickrsquos Day Party

DAVID PINSKY

THE RHYTHM KINGS

LEFT

MARCH

clubsSo Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar See ad page 11

clubs Tuesdays amp Thursdays 700pm MONTHLy dANCE CLASSES AT US HOTEL BALLROOM No lesson on March 1st For info contact Rush Behnke at 541-951-3617

clubs Friday March 2 500-800pm JviLLE ELEMENTARy TRiCky TRAy FUNdRAiSER For ticket information call Cheryl Rose at 541-702-2044

clubs Sat amp Sun March 3 amp 4 FREE ELECTRONiCS RECyCLiNG Rays Parking Lot See ad on page 13

clubs Thursday March 8 530pm CHAMBER MONTHLy GENERAL MEETiNG second Thursday of each month at Bella Union

clubs Thursday March 8 600pm JviLLE MARkET COOkiNG CLASS Soups and Stocks with Chef Kristin Lyon See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 10 930-1130am SOHS LECTURE SERiES Mysteries in our Backyard

clubs Saturday March 10 300-700pm SOUTH STAGE CELLARS RiSiNG STARS See article this page

clubs Sunday March 11 930am ATA SHOOTiNG STAR TRAiL HikE See article on page 29

clubs Thursday March 15 630-830pm JviLLE FiRE

dEPARTMENT COMMUNiTy CLASSES Community CPR See schedule on page 6

clubs Friday March 16 1000am-200pm HPLO PRESERvATiON ROUNdTABLE Old City Hall See article on page 9

clubs Friday March 16 700pm FREE CLASSiC MOviE NiGHT AT OLd CiTy HALL American Madness See article on page 10

clubs Saturday March 17 900am-Noon SPRiNG CEMETERy CLEAN-UP dAy See article on page 7

clubs Saturday March 17 100-300pm vOLUNTEER dAy AT HANLEy FARM See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 17 130-400pm ST PATS PARTY Fiasco Winery See ad on page 36

clubs Tuesday March 20 500-730pm JACkSONviLLE ELEMENTARy AdvENTURE iN ART in the school gym See article on page 25

clubs Saturday March 24 1000am FOREST PARk HikE OF THE MONTH See article on page 11

clubs Saturday March 31 530pm FRiENdS OF ST JOSEPHS FiSH FRy amp AUCTiON See ad page 8

clubs Saturday March 31 730pm BALLROOM dANCiNG AT US HOTEL

Students $5all concerts all season

Limited $10 seats in Medford amp Grants Pass

Free concert talk with Martin Majkut one hour

before each concert

TICKETS

541-552-6398wwwrvsymphonyorg

MartinMajkutMusic Director

730pm Friday March 2SOU Music Recital HallAshland middot $33-$44

730pm Saturday March 3Craterian Ginger Rogers TheaterMedford middot $28-$38

300pm Sunday March 4GP Performing Arts CenterGrants Pass middot $20-$34

Alive and gorgeous mdashthe sound ofsymphony

AndrewBrownell PIANO plays

Debussy Prelude toldquoAfternoon of a Faunrdquo

Prokofiev Symphony No 5

ChopinPianoConcerto No1

Cystic Fibrosis Charity Fundraiser

MARCH 15th 2012 bull BIGHAM KNOLL BALLROOM JACKSONVILLE bull 630PM bull $10 ENTRY FEE bull DJ FEN1X

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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Primary Color Palette

Accent Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

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Primary Color Palette

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Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

Ocial Angus Fonts

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ANGUS CAR SERVICEBRAND GUIDELINE PROPOSED COLOR STORY

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Primary Color Palette

Accent Color Palette

Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

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In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Page 31March 2012

Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 14 March 2012

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South Stage Cellars of Jacksonville is launching their first-ever SSC Rising Star music event Local solo duo and trio musicians and singers are invited to submit a music link to South Stage Cellarsrsquo Facebook page as their submission to the Rising Star competition All entries must fall into jazz originals folk classical blues country rhythm amp blues blue grass flamenco soft rock A cappella or contemporary

Local bands already entered include Sheri West Bear Creek Jeff Kloetzel Charles Guy amp Crystal Reeves Illa Selene Trio Dave Barnes Trio Tye Austin Adey Bell David Pinsky Qi Brothers John Hill Mike Brons Phil King Rhinestone Rose Allen Crutcher The Delta Halos Maurice Woodard Shae Johnson Trio

The winner who must be 18 years or older will receive cash prizes a performance in the Table Rock City Cafeacute at the Britt Festival a professionally-engineered recording from Blackstone Audio a three-month playing guarantee at South Stage Cellarrsquos and prizes from Harry amp Davidhellip and more

The first annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starrdquo music competition kicks-off at South Stage Cellarrsquos Tasting Room 125 S 3rd Street on Saturday March 10 from 3-7pm and continues through the spring until the final winner is chosen The weekly event showcasing the talents of different participants is free to the public Guests will have a chance to see different artists from week to week

and cast their Peoplersquos Choice votes at $2 per vote All voting proceeds benefit CASA of Jackson County

Organizer Porscha Schiller is hoping that 50 bands register ldquoSouth Stage Cellars wants to help these phenomenal artists of Southern Oregon get known to the public other wineries and businessesrdquo

South Stage Cellars is offering its venue for free ldquoWe want to make it so everyone can participaterdquo says Schiller adding that there is no fee for the public to attend ldquoWe are hoping that this will be a yearly eventrdquo

Schiller adds ldquoWhether you win the contest or not all musicians will gain exposure to the publichellip and this is where the heart of this event lies for me and to help promote the solo duo and trio artists in this communityrdquo

Official contest rules and entry information is available by contacting Porscha at porscha11aolcom subject line ldquoSSC Rising Starrdquo Entrants with further questions may contact Porscha Schiller at porscha11aolcom

CASA of Jackson County serves the southern Oregon community through advocating for childrenrsquos welfare CASA volunteers are well-trained everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and well-being of children who have come under the care of Child Welfare due to parental abuse andor neglect CASA volunteers speak up for these children and work hard to better their lives For more information on CASA of Jackson County please visit wwwJacksonCountyCASAorg

South Stage Cellars Hosting First Annual ldquoSouth Stage Cellars Rising Starsrdquo Music Event

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Primary Color Palette

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Ocial Angus PlaidMain brand colors to be used in visual communication to guide environmental and web design

Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

Ocial Angus Fonts

Sabon Boldabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

Kelly Quaid BrokerRealtor

541-941-8056 direct

ldquoPutting sellers together with buyersrdquo

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

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While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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Page 15March 2012 The Year of the Dragon

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A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

Expect the Unusual

Nothing combines drama romance and style more beautifully than an arrangement from penny and lulu mdash

designed to lift the spirits bull thank the host bull return a favor bull

grease a wheel bull say I love you bull welcome baby bull Im thinking of you bull

I miss you bull get well bull good job bull be a hero or simply mdash isnt this a pretty way to dress a room

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

with amazing views on 96 acreMagnificent master suite on main level

997 sqft three car garageshop

$729900

135 S OregonJacksonville

A dollar per sf for this incrediblelocation in the heart of HistoricJacksonvilles business district

Adjacent to the Good Bean Streetlevel space in the Masonic Lodge

11 foot ceilings wood floorscommercial kitchen 2 spacious

restrooms 2 storage rooms

1925 Old Stage RdJacksonville area

Beautifully updated classic ranchstyle home on 13 acre with irrig

Vaulted ceilings fireplace sun roomand a detached gas heated shopbuilding with office and storageRVS Sewer natural gas VIEWS

$399900

1657 amp 1658 Old Stage RoadJacksonville Area

55 acre Ranch with irrigation Fantastic view property with 2 greathomes one home is 3925 sq ft and the other one is 1725 sq ft8180 sq ft 19 stall barn with indoor restroom and hot and cold

wash rack 8064 sq ft covered arena VineyardWinery possibilities

$1275000

155 and 165 S Oregon StJacksonville

Incredible Historic building indowntown Jacksonville currentlyleased to Good Bean Coffee a longterm tenant One of Jacksonvilles

favorite gathering places

$399900

5 acres - $149900Upper Applegate Road

Near Applegate LakePotential owner financingIncludes fractional interest

in recreational lot on the river

85 acres - $450000Livingston Road

Established homesite wsmall housewell septic amp underground power

Measure 49 homesite authorizationpotential for 2 addrsquol homesites

269 acres on - $249900Livingston Road

Just outside JacksonvilleRare opportunity to own a level view

lot with this address JacksonvilleElementary School District

1100 and 1104 S Third StJacksonville - $159900

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

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(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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ldquoPutting sellers together with buyersrdquo

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

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Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 16 March 2012

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

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Primary Color Palette

Accent Color Palette

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Secondary brand colors used sparingly for accent in design in support of primary color scheme

PMS 8401 Metallic

Metallic SilverVisual cornerstone to the brand Whenever possible substitue Warm Gray 9 with PMS Metallic Silver 8401

Used to graphically represent the ocial Angus brand family tartan

Ocial Angus Fonts

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A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

Expect the Unusual

Nothing combines drama romance and style more beautifully than an arrangement from penny and lulu mdash

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I miss you bull get well bull good job bull be a hero or simply mdash isnt this a pretty way to dress a room

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

with amazing views on 96 acreMagnificent master suite on main level

997 sqft three car garageshop

$729900

135 S OregonJacksonville

A dollar per sf for this incrediblelocation in the heart of HistoricJacksonvilles business district

Adjacent to the Good Bean Streetlevel space in the Masonic Lodge

11 foot ceilings wood floorscommercial kitchen 2 spacious

restrooms 2 storage rooms

1925 Old Stage RdJacksonville area

Beautifully updated classic ranchstyle home on 13 acre with irrig

Vaulted ceilings fireplace sun roomand a detached gas heated shopbuilding with office and storageRVS Sewer natural gas VIEWS

$399900

1657 amp 1658 Old Stage RoadJacksonville Area

55 acre Ranch with irrigation Fantastic view property with 2 greathomes one home is 3925 sq ft and the other one is 1725 sq ft8180 sq ft 19 stall barn with indoor restroom and hot and cold

wash rack 8064 sq ft covered arena VineyardWinery possibilities

$1275000

155 and 165 S Oregon StJacksonville

Incredible Historic building indowntown Jacksonville currentlyleased to Good Bean Coffee a longterm tenant One of Jacksonvilles

favorite gathering places

$399900

5 acres - $149900Upper Applegate Road

Near Applegate LakePotential owner financingIncludes fractional interest

in recreational lot on the river

85 acres - $450000Livingston Road

Established homesite wsmall housewell septic amp underground power

Measure 49 homesite authorizationpotential for 2 addrsquol homesites

269 acres on - $249900Livingston Road

Just outside JacksonvilleRare opportunity to own a level view

lot with this address JacksonvilleElementary School District

1100 and 1104 S Third StJacksonville - $159900

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

3rd Annual Bachelor Auction amp More

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All Animal Lovers Welcome - Not Just for Singles

~ Historic Ashland Armory ~

On-Line Ticket Sales Onlybeginning March 5th

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

- Early Bird Tickets $45 (by 41) - Priority Seating for Tables of 8 for $360 by 41 Tickets $50 thereafter

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

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LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

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You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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glass and plastic

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lower congestion and reduce emissions

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8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

more

online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

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Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

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Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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A new concept in Southern Oregon mdash a fresh modern approach to the traditional flower shop

Expect the Unusual

Nothing combines drama romance and style more beautifully than an arrangement from penny and lulu mdash

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

with amazing views on 96 acreMagnificent master suite on main level

997 sqft three car garageshop

$729900

135 S OregonJacksonville

A dollar per sf for this incrediblelocation in the heart of HistoricJacksonvilles business district

Adjacent to the Good Bean Streetlevel space in the Masonic Lodge

11 foot ceilings wood floorscommercial kitchen 2 spacious

restrooms 2 storage rooms

1925 Old Stage RdJacksonville area

Beautifully updated classic ranchstyle home on 13 acre with irrig

Vaulted ceilings fireplace sun roomand a detached gas heated shopbuilding with office and storageRVS Sewer natural gas VIEWS

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55 acre Ranch with irrigation Fantastic view property with 2 greathomes one home is 3925 sq ft and the other one is 1725 sq ft8180 sq ft 19 stall barn with indoor restroom and hot and cold

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

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com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

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In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

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Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

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PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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glass and plastic

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

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265 Surrey DriveJacksonville

Spectacular 3800 sqft custom builtcontemporary home in Coachman Hills

with amazing views on 96 acreMagnificent master suite on main level

997 sqft three car garageshop

$729900

135 S OregonJacksonville

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Beautifully updated classic ranchstyle home on 13 acre with irrig

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55 acre Ranch with irrigation Fantastic view property with 2 greathomes one home is 3925 sq ft and the other one is 1725 sq ft8180 sq ft 19 stall barn with indoor restroom and hot and cold

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Measure 49 homesite authorizationpotential for 2 addrsquol homesites

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

3rd Annual Bachelor Auction amp More

Semi - Formal Attire bull Vegetarian Mexican Gourmet Dinner bull Wine Beer amp MargaritasSilent Auction bull Live Auction bull Bachelor Auction

All Animal Lovers Welcome - Not Just for Singles

~ Historic Ashland Armory ~

On-Line Ticket Sales Onlybeginning March 5th

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

- Early Bird Tickets $45 (by 41) - Priority Seating for Tables of 8 for $360 by 41 Tickets $50 thereafter

After - Party Open to the Public Tickets at the Door $5 Must be 21 to Attend

Past events have sold out- BUY TICKETS EARLY

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

more

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

more

online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

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2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

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For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

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A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

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Madrone Trai l Public Charter School

Tickets are $38 each or reserve a table for 10 for $350 Available in Jacksonville at Terra Firma or Medford at Grains Beans amp Things or by calling Madrone Trail at 541-842-3657 or Lynn at 541-292-4384

Yoursquore Invited

When Saturday March 10 2012 from 530pm -1100pmWhere Mace Building Jackson County Fairgrounds

Live and Silent Auctions featuring generous donations from local merchants valued at $25 to $2500

To the 5th annual benefit auction supporting the Rogue Valleyrsquos only Waldorf Inspired Public Charter School teaching the hands heart and mind

Live MusicLocal WinesDancing

4 Course Dinner

MAY 1st

Saturday May 5th 2012 6-11 PM

3rd Annual Bachelor Auction amp More

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All Animal Lovers Welcome - Not Just for Singles

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Doors open at 530 After-Party Dancing at 9pm

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It rsquos a Cinco de Mayo CelebrationAye Chihuahua

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 22 March 2012

Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

more

online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Page 31March 2012

Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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online

8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

541-899-9183 or skipstokescharternet

Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

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The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

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bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

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(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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ldquoPutting sellers together with buyersrdquo

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

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While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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Page 23March 2012

Oregon-inspired culinary events including a farmerrsquos market-style artisan food and wine festival will kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner at the Oregon Cheese Festival during the third weekend in March

At the festival on Saturday March 17th thousands of visitors will sample cow sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries including Fraga Farm Juniper Grove Farm Pholia Farm La Mariposa Creamery Mama Terra Microcreamery Ochoa Creamery Tumalo Farms Tillamook County Creamery Willamette Valley Cheese Co Fernrsquos Edge Goat Dairy Rivers Edge Chevre Ancient Heritage Dairy Fairview Farm Goat Dairy Goldin Artisan Goat Cheese Briar Rose Creamery Oak Leaf Creamery Quail Run Creamery Rogue Creamery and many others

Held under 2 large tents at Rogue Creamerys Central Point facility at 311 North Front Street the festival will invite guests to shake hands with cheesemakers and other artisans Remote parking is available Activities will be provided for children including games activity sheets and giveaways (limited quantities)

The farmers market format will present an interactive experience between makers and visitors giving everyone an opportunity to talk about the product the process and learn each individual cheesemakers story says David Gremmels owner with Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery Its a way to truly be connected with the source of the cheese being presented

Southern Oregon amp other local culinary artisans and beverage providers who are expected to participate include Lillie Belle Farms Rogue BBQ Oregon Crepes 34 Degrees Crackers Gary West Meats Rising Sun Farms Applegate Valley

Artisan Breads Butte Creek Mill Slagle Creek Vineyards Paschal Winery amp Vineyard Madrone Mountain Vineyard Troon Vineyard Valley View Winery Rosellas Vineyard Quady North Longsword Vineyard Devitt Winery Ledger David Cellars Dry Soda Hot Lips Soda Oakshire Brewing and Rogue Ales Samples andor sales will be offered at each booth

The Oregon Cheese Festival will be open to the public Saturday March 17th from 10am to 5pm at Rogue Creamery 311 North Front Street Central Point A $15 entry fee includes tastings and demonstrations A $5 wine tasting fee includes a commemorative wine glass with the Oregon Cheese Guild logo For more information contact the Oregon Cheese Guild website at wwworegoncheeseguildorg or contact Rogue Creamery at 866-396-4704 or wwwroguecreamerycom

The special celebrity guest this year will be Margo True Food Editor of Sunset Magazine She will be on hand to sign copies of her recently released book One Block Feast and discuss the benefits of growing your own food With a true love of food discovery Margo enjoys exploring the world of food from the farm to the kitchen Margo has a vast knowledge of gourmet food from her many years of experience as editor with Saveur and Gourmet She will conduct a class on cheesemaking and in addition she will also offer cheese and wine pairing techniques

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

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8th Annual Oregon Cheese Festival Dishes up Delicious Events Hosted by

Rogue Creamery on March 17th

We stand at the top of a cliff on a small wind-scoured and often fog-shrouded island

lost in the Bering Sea Our rain jackets flap and snap in the wind and a driving mist strokes my face This place feels desolate and forsaken Without warning a multi-colored puffin flies so close I can hear its wing beats We are on St Paulmdashthe largest and only populated island of the Pribilofs On a map if a line is drawn north from the mid-Aleutians Islands it will eventually intersect three tiny dots One of those dots is St Paul

There are two reasons to come to this islandmdashbirds and fur seals The only village on the island is the native Unangan or Aleut town of St Paul It was established in the late 1700rsquos by Russian fur companies and populated with captured Aleuts whose only purpose was to hunt fur seals for their captors Over-hunting eventually caused the northern fur seal population to crash and commercial hunting was banned However the natives still participate in authorized weekly hunts on a subsistence basis Now the beaches are once again filled with barking and growling fur seals The native-run corporation that manages the island has established observation platforms Well-educated and knowledgeable guides (usually with a biology or ornithology background) take visitors to watch photograph and learn about the fur sealsmdashand the nearly three million sea birds that nest on the cliffs

Our lodging was in the only hotel on the island It was actually a part of the airport terminal building shared bathrooms were down the hallway All meals were served in a dining hall inside the fish processing plant For a company cafeteria the food was surprisingly good The work force was largely Filipino and signs around the building were in English Spanish and what I assumed was Tagalog

Our guide picked us up each morning and drove us the three miles or so to the cafeteria for breakfast He then transported us around the island on the dirt roads that connect the various fur seal beaches and bird-watching spots

Serious birders often visit the islands in early summer when accidental species swept in from Russia and Asia are frequently found resting on the island We had arrived too late in the year to find any rare birds but I was thrilled with the vast numbers of resident nesting birdsmdashand

the cacophony of sounds that greeted us each day Tufted and horned puffins with their clown-like faces clung to the cliffs and were accompanied by three different species of auklets We also watched thick-billed murres lined up on ledges and sitting on eggs that had been laid directly on the narrow rock platforms Red-faced cormorants fed chicks in nests built on the same precarious ledgesmdashwhile black-legged kittiwakes nested alongside them Sea birds werenrsquot the only avian life

observed The song of the island was a mixture of continually singing Lapland longspursmdashwith an occasional chirping flight call of grey-crowned rosy finches and the repeated refrains of snow bunting

The islandrsquos moist marine environment

has created a lush landscape for wildflowers This natural garden included fields of blue lupine large yellow arctic poppies delicate white rock jasmine and the strangely-hued chocolate lily

Pribilof arctic foxes roamed the rocks and beaches at the base of the cliffs searching for eggs that had fallen from the

nests This unusual animal is an island-specific cousin of the mainland arctic fox It is also known as a blue fox because it tends to have darker blue-hued fur

The island has an interesting history as well We discovered remnants of the sod houses built by the first native inhabitants and craters left over from World War II bombing and

artillery barrages The native residents were forced to evacuate the town after the Japanese attacked the Aleutians and threatened the Pribilofs They were relocated to poorly-run internment camps in Southeast Alaska and it wasnrsquot until the

1970rsquos and 1980rsquos that they were awarded compensation and won other rights

On our final afternoon our guide drove us to a particularly spectacular cliff-side area I stood in the wind listening to the braying seals the crashing surf the intermixed raucous calls of auklets and kittiwakes and the melodies of the longspurs I marveled at the yellows and purples and pinks of the wildflowers I

inhaled the mustiness of the seals and the sweet perfume of the lupine I sensed in the windblown grass and the salt spray the isolation and the remoteness of this small island That dot on the map had become a teeming and vibrant oasis surrounded by a vast and forbidding sea

The Lonely Pribilofs

Jacksonville Travel Talesby Skip and Gayle Stokes

Author - Contd from Pg 9

backersrdquo This is where the myth and reality of the publishing world collide Like others Ingram knows all too well that writing is one thing and getting published is another In the corporate publishing world where profit is king for a book to be considered for professional publication the manuscript needs to be totally polished It must be perfect End of story Getting to that point is the toughest part of publishing and requires a good editor Hiring one good enough to get you published can easily run into the five-figure category

Ingram has intentionally chosen not to self-publishmdasha well-researched

decision that concluded with the fact that traditional publishers will expose the memoir to a far-broader and wide-reaching audience ldquoThe successful publication of Washing the Bones will help me create the platform and credibility to speak nationally about the potential contained in tragedy and the value of grief When I was widowed fifteen years ago I sat with my journal in the Good Bean Coffee shop and thought lsquosomething good has to come thisrsquo This book is the resultrdquo

For more log onto wwwKickstartercom and type Washing the Bones in the information box

If you would like to contact Skip and Gayle regarding their travels they can be reached at

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Horned Puffins

Northern Fur Seal

Arctic Fox

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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MARCH MADNESS SALE

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TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 24 March 2012

About 150 years ago there was a terrible famine that ravaged the entire country of Ireland

The potatoes were rotting in the ground before the farmers could dig them up Hundreds of thousands of Irish men and women lost their jobs their homes land and some even lost their lives because they could no longer make money to buy food and pay the rent Sadly those who survived were forced to leave their homes to find food or face certain death

They went searching for other jobs opportunities and food throughout Ireland and across the sea Most had no choice but to live in the glens and forests until passage on one of the ships could be arranged These were the very same glens and forests that fairies and wee people known as leprechauns lived

Leprechauns were known to be a happy hard working jovial and very rich lot They typically spent their days working hard as cobblers making beautiful shoes for all the fairies When the work was done they would celebrate their earnings as they sang and danced the night away Fairy gold the purest most precious metal known in the entire world was all that really mattered to leprechauns They worked very hard to get it and even harder to keep it in fact wee people got very little sleep because they always wanted to keep a close watchful eye on their gold

Legend said that if a human could catch a leprechaun then the leprechaun must tell them where their fortune was hidden It was also just as well known that if provoked the wee people had a very mischievous tricky and vengeful nature Humans if they were smart avoided leprechauns and unless crossed leprechauns did not interfere with the business of humans

So now you can understand why the wee people became very nervous when all the farmers and their families began camping in and around their land While most knew better and did not trust humans some of the younger more adventurous leprechauns were a bit curious and some of the older leprechauns wanted revenge Whatever their reason for being around the humans many wee people found themselves mistakenly packed away in travel sacks and luggage trunks The leprechauns had no choice but to be silent and wait because if they called out for help a human would surely hear them and demand their gold

A good many leprechauns were just moved around the country of Ireland It was a hardship for them to figure out where they were and a mild inconvenience for them to get back to their own lands but they were the lucky ones For so long as a leprechaun breathes the air and stands on the blessed soil of Ireland they remain powerfully magical and lucky forever Others did not fare as well

Many Irish families managed to book passage on schooner ships like the Jeanie Johnston and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to Canada and America

It was on these very ships that leprechauns found their way to America

When the travel sacks and luggage trunks

were finally unpacked and the leprechauns freed they

were in foul moods They emerged confused hungry penniless and miserable with

muscle aches The worst of their discoveries came when they learned

that with Ireland no longer beneath their feet and above their heads they were not as powerful The Leprechauns blamed the humans for their misfortune until they realized they now needed the help of the humans

With no idea as to how they would get back to Ireland the leprechauns learned there was only one thing they could still rely upon their scent and desire for gold Leprechauns could smell and even feel the gold in the ground but no longer had the magic or the strength to retrieve it

Not ones to give up on a fortune leprechauns began using humans to get the gold for them At night when humans were fast asleep in their beds leprechauns would whisper in their ears where to go and what to do ldquoGo south to Georgiardquo ldquoGo west to California and Oregon (Jacksonville)rdquo How else do you think people learned where to find the gold

Leprechauns in America learned to live with their diminished magical powers but they never forgot and they will never stop blaming the humans for what happened to them Thatrsquos why they promised that on every St Patrickrsquos Day they would wreak havoc on the humans around them They agreed that they would find and take as much gold as they could play as many cheeky pranks and make as much of a mess as they could possibly could manage They are determined to keep it up until they find their way back home to Ireland

Family Viewsby Michelle Hensman

Going Nativeby Michael Flaherty

Leprechauns in AmericaOf the many ways that a gardener can

utilize earth friendly practices one of the most obvious yet least implemented of these is the use of native plantings Natives blend beautifully with the better-known ornamentals weve come to love known and loved primarily because they comprise the bulk of the offerings at our local nurseries This becomes a type of positive feedback loopmdashpeople appreciate those plants on offer the nurseries stock more of those appreciated plants people continue to buy more of those same plants etc Native plants can be a hard sell not because they are not valuable additions to the landscape but because folks just dont know a whole lot about them Id like to change that

So what exactly is a native plant According to the Federal Native Plant Committee a native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region state ecosystem and habitat without direct or indirect human actions According to National Park Service naturalist Lee Dittmann It takes thousands of years for the species of an area to co-evolve to adapt to each other and to the peculiarities of their physical environment This is why a plant species which has survived in the area for a few decades or even a couple of centuries isnrsquot considered to be native By most definitions a native plant is one that has existed here since before the arrival of Europeans in this region

The bulk of the plants carried in local nurseries are therefore considered non-native They are exotic cultivars - plants cultivated from species that grow naturally in other parts of the country or world that are valued ornamental additions to our local landscapes They are attractive in a variety of ways brightly colored extraordinarily hardy long-blooming unusually textured What is not advertised about many of these plants is that their demands are particular frequent shearing or pruning more dependency on regular watering and fertilizing and potential invasiveness (becoming wild and outcompeting native plants for limited resources) In addition many of these plants add little value in providing the food and shelter needed for survival by local wildlife

When I began my career as a landscape designer five years ago the concept of native plantings was a bit of a mystery to me The plants that I was most immediately familiar with were those that were commonly carried by local nurseries (those popular plants) or those that I knew by sight because they were so ubiquitous here in the valley (heavenly bamboo for example) The more experience I gained the more I learned about the types of plants that not only do well in our climate but truly thrive here It wasnt until 2009 when I became involved with the OSU Master Gardener program that I discovered the world of native plants I became the head gardener of the Native Plant demonstration garden and began to learn the importance of considering these plants in my designs

I am currently involved in creating a residential design for a client here in Jacksonville whose property abuts Daisy Creek For those unfamiliar with this stream it runs right along the outskirts of the historic core of Jacksonville One

would be forgiven for not recognizing this body of water as a protected riparian zone and potential salmon habitat in that it more closely resembles a derelict drainage ditch full of gravel and algae than a healthy riparian ecosystem My challenge in this project is to give my client the beautiful profusely blooming and otherwise engaging outdoor space of her dreams while simultaneously planning for the restoration of the native riparian habitat whose protected boundary extends halfway into her yard

As Ive discovered this is not nearly as hard as it sounds and its probably one of the most educational and inspiring projects that Ive ever worked on To those who eschew the native plant community in favor of those plants considered to be the gold standard of beauty in the garden I say you havent done your homework Here are a few examples of the plants Ive had the pleasure of working with recently

First Acer circinatum commonly referred to as the Vine Maple As is the case with many of our local natives the Vine Maple tends to have multiple trunks and has more of a shrubby appearance

than the average maple It also has one of the most stunning displays of fall color in the maple species A deciduous shrub well suited to riparian habitats is the Cornus sericea or Red-twig Dogwood In addition to clusters of small white flowers in spring this native shrub has an amazing display of red fall leaves and is probably best known for

its display of bright red stems a welcome shot of color during the grey days of winter When it comes to spring flowering nothing comes close to the brilliant display of the Ribes sanguineum or Red Flowering Currant hummingbirds love the blooms and the off-white fall berries provide a feast for birds of all kinds

The list goes on and on as do the qualities that recommend our native plants to prominent places in the garden While those qualities may now be more apparent the reason for blending natives into our cultivated landscapes goes beyond their beauty These plants have been in this area for thousands of years They have evolved into communities of plants that not only live in balance with one another but provide much needed food and shelter for local wildlife They are an excellent addition to any residential garden because they are accustomed to our (usually) wet winters and our hot dry summers Once established they require little to no supplemental watering or fertilizing Along with a variety of low-water low-maintenance ornamental perennials and shrubs they form the backbone of a beautiful easy care garden Their flowers and berries will bring the butterflies and birds in droves

I hope this inspires you to give natives a try They are the perfect plants for our environment and their many varieties can provide four seasons of enjoyment Go native this spring You wonrsquot regret it

Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs a landscape designbuild company specializing in sustainable low maintenance residential design Mr Flaherty is a member of the Association of Professional Landscape

Designers (APLD) an international organization representing more than 1400 landscape designers For more information

please visit wwwveridiandesignscom Please see Veridian ad on page 35

Jacksonville Lions Club will be awarding $750 scholarships to two local graduating high school seniors who will be attending college full time for the 20122013 school year

Applications from eligible students will be reviewed by members of the Jacksonville Lions Club and the awards will be made on the basis of academic improvement participation in school and community activities and financial

need Priority will be given to any students who have significant sight or hearing impairment

The deadline for submitting applications is April 30th 2012

Full details of the program including eligibility requirements and the application procedure will be available at local high schools or from Lions Jack Pfeifer at 541-857-8576 or Nick Nichols 541-779-2980

Notice to Parents of Graduating Seniors

along with volunteers willing to plan andor put together the lunches and individuals willing to research andor present the themed talks

Victorian ChristmasAnd of course we plan to celebrate

Victorian Christmas at the Beekman House complete with a Victorian Christmas Bazaar Individuals are needed to begin planning for the Bazaar and

possibly making Victorian themed items The plans are ambitious but they

also chart a road map for saving the Beekman House and bringing it back to life Now we need your help Are you willing to volunteer for one or more of these roles For one or more of these activities If so please e-mail Carolyn Kingsnorth at jvilleheritageaolcom or call 541-245-3650

Volunteers - Contd from Pg 9

Jacksonville Lions Club has tables for rentThe trestle-type tables which are approx 7rsquo by 3rsquo are ideal for yard sales

business events and all types of social gatherings Rental cost is very modest at $7 each with free delivery and pick-up in the local area

To schedule call Lion Lou Mayerski at 541-772-8512

Red Twig Dogwood amp Aspen Trees

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online

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The Old Library Collectibles amp Thrift Shop

Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

541-899-9555170 S Oregon Street bull Jacksonville

All clothing amp shoes will be 50 offfrom March 1st through March 17th

MARCH MADNESS SALE

bull6acreApplegateMiniRanchwithIrrigation$299000bull5+acre33homewlgbarnshop$299000bullDuplexon48acdowntownGP$155000bull97acrehomeneartownApplegate$219000bullRiverfrontgetawaynearApplegatelake$249500

The Laundry Center

TRY OUR BULK LAUNDRY SALE

(clothes towels etc) $100POUND - CHEAP (best price in the valley)

bull Self-service - or we do laundry for you

bull We do comforters sleeping bags and other large items

bull Pick-upDrop-off for Weldon‛s Dry Cleaning

bull Children‛s play areabull Cable TV amp kid‛s movies

2408 W Main St Medford (in Albertson‛s Center)

(541) 842-2932 Hours 7am-10pm

Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

Cheryl von Tress is principal of Cheryl von Tress Design Group wwwcvtdesigngroup

com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

Barn Co See the ad on page 20

The Illusion of Perfection

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online

Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

HOURS OPEN

Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

jclsorg

Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

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Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

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Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am - 4pm

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Jacksonville ElementarysAdventure in Art on March 20th

The 8th-Annual Jacksonville Elementary Art Program Exhibition is themed ldquoAdventure in Artrdquo and will be held on Tuesday March 20 from 5-730 pm in the school gymnasium Student works of art will proudly be displayed for the entire community to enjoy

Since the program inception in 2005 students at Jacksonville Elementary

School have learned about perspective pointillism color and collage They can tell you the difference between fine art and illustration realism and abstraction Thanks to a unique partnership of parents teachers administrators and community members students are studying art in K-6 classrooms and applying lessons to other disciplines

Between October and March parent volunteers with the Art Program lead students through projects designed to teach art basics such as shape color line and texture Parent volunteers are in the process of teaching 20+ projects to their students at any given time Theyrsquove introduced students to the work of master artists such as Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock Andy Warhol Georgia OrsquoKeefe Vincent van Gogh Albrecht Duumlrer Eric Carle and Henri Matisse Additionally theyrsquove exposed students to a wide variety of materials and techniques including paints pastels clay wire textile and gourd

The support received from teachers is also outstanding They participate

in every art class and help students understand how their art relates to other subjects The program first introduced and managed by local artist and teacher Tami Lohman continues in good health due in large part to the quality of her written instruction on each subject One does not have to be an artist to understand and teach these

lessons Tami originally created this program in the Portland area so when her family relocated to Jacksonville she was able to bring the program to fruition in JVE Tami says ldquoKids love arthellipand art teaches them so muchmdashlike planning estimating and spatial thinkingrdquo Jacksonville Elementary has had the program in place since 2005 Since that time Ruch and Griffin Creek Schools have also implemented the program

Special thanks are in order to the caring businesses and organizations that are supporting this program at providing kids at JVE with the life-long gift of art education mdashRays Food Place the Lions Club Valley View Nursery Bigham Knoll Campus parents and community members The support of these generous organizations and individuals makes this amazingly high-quality program possible

Since community support fuels JvErsquos Art Program please consider making a donation to the Art Program through the Jacksonville Elementary PTO 655 Hueners Lane Jacksonville OR 97530

Art Program Parent Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Haynes with some student artwork

HomeWorxby Cheryl von Tress

Persian rug weavers have long held that only God is perfect so every rug they weave has an

imperfection This adage can apply to almost every room of our homes Itrsquos rare to find a space that is entirely perfect

A low-ceilinged room dweller might chafe at the person who complains of their high-ceiling room Yet with a soaring ceiling that encompasses more than one area how can artwork be placed for viewing from two separate floors Where might window coverings begin and end

What about the odd-shaped roommdashyou know the one with sloping ceilings irregular floors and that bowling alley feel you get from a long rectangular room

Basic CorrectionsEmploy color and pattern strategies for

odd angles With the application of one paint color awkward angles are softened visually Or if wallpaper is preferred choose an overall pattern to distract the eye Avoid bold patterns like stripes and geometric These choices will highlight bumps and twists in the shape of your room

For overly high ceilings use a richer color on the ceiling to visually lower it If you bring the ceiling color onto the upper rim of the walls and use trim for separation a more human-scale proportion will be created instantly cozier Use this technique wherever intimacy is desired eg dining rooms dens bedrooms living rooms

Low-ceiling rooms benefit from applying the same color to walls and ceiling When a ceiling is white or much lighter than the walls it actually falls into the space visually

Not a fan of the crown molding trim or baseboards chosen by previous homeowners Minimize their impact by painting them the same color as the walls or a hue value one to two shades lighter or darker than your wall color Trim does not need to be in the white family White is reserved primarily for suburban urban

high-impact and Country style decor

The bowling alley hallway solution Use artwork photograph

gallery a fabric or woven grass panel or something sculptural to create a feature wall at the end Or if you have cupboards at the end create interest with paint wallpapered door panels or figurative art on door panels

Sadly therersquos not one simple solution to window coverings in odd-shaped areas This truly requires the help of a professional to create options

Spring Is HereBlossoms will abound and your

home will love you for bringing the outdoors in The photos will serve as inspiration for different arrangements and vessels View the online gallery at wwwjacksonvillereviewcom in the Columns HomeWorx section

ldquoSpring is here why doesnrsquot my heart go dancingrdquomdashJackie and Roy lyrics

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com and owner of Hospitality Centrale wwwhospitalitycentralecom inside Jacksonville

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Jackson County Library Services has installed WinWay Resume deluxe software on designated computers for help in getting resumes formatted and ready to go This easy step-by-step

program offers help with phrases and wording to personalize resumes and cover letters WinWay software also has instructional videos on the interview process Stop by any one of the 15 Jackson County library branches and take the next step on the ladder to success

For more information please call Jackson County Library Services at 541-774-8679

Resume Writing Made Easy

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

SightSeeingby Julie D Danielson OD

Ruch Branch 7919 Highway 238 541-899-7438Storytime Tuesday - 1130am

Monday Noon-5Wednesday 10-5Thursday 2-6Saturday 10-2

(funded by JFOL)

HOURS OPEN

Tuesday 11-5Thursday 1ndash7Saturday Noon-4

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Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

HOURS OPEN

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 26 March 2012

In honor of Save Your Vision Month celebrated each March the doctor and staff at Jacksonville Vision Clinic would like to remind residents in

Jacksonville about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health

More than 22 million Americans suffer from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) the two leading causes of visual loss and blindness Because cataracts require costly surgery and treatment options for AMD are currently limited preventive measures play a particularly important role in maintaining good eye health

Based on research by the National Eye Institute in addition to countless clinical trials studies and surveys there is a positive correlation between good nutrition and the prevention of AMD and cataracts Studies have suggested that by eating foods rich in six nutrients mdashantioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin beta carotene vitamin C vitamin E and zincmdashyou can protect your eyes from disease In other words healthy eating habits can mean healthy eyes

So what type of foods are EYE HEALTHY If you are familiar with the link between carrots and good eye health then you have done some homework Letrsquos explore other foods that can benefit your eyes These are foods that contain the six key nutrients for eye health

Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including oranges grapefruit strawberries papaya green peppers and tomatoes

Vitamin E is more difficult to obtain from food sources since it is found in very small quantities However good food sources include vegetable oils (safflower and corn

oil) almonds pecans wheat germ and sunflower seeds

Beta-carotene is present in dark green leafy vegetables (spinach) deep orange or yellow fruits (carrots mangos sweet potatoes cantaloupe apricots and peaches) vegetables and fortified cereals

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found together in many food sources Dark green leafy vegetables are the primary sources of lutein and zeaxanthin (kale collard greens and spinach) but they are also present in lesser amount in other colorful fruits and vegetables such as broccoli orange peppers corn peas persimmons and tangerines

Good food sources of zinc include meat liver shellfish milk whole grains and wheat germ

Eating healthy for your eyes could be the most promising means of protecting your eyes from AMD and cataracts In addition planning menus rich in the nutrients described above can mean better overall health for you and your family Consider eating eye healthy foods and gain benefits for your whole body

Food System Planning Workshops Coming to Jacksonville and Applegate Valley

Julie Danielson an optometric physician is available by appointment at (541) 899-2020

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Jacksonville Branch 340 W ldquoCrdquo Street541-899-1665Storytime Wednesday - 11am

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Applegate Branch 18485 N Applegate Rd541-846-7346

Tuesday 2-6Friday 2-6Saturday 10-2

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Our relationship to food is at the core of who we are as individuals and as a community Our daily choices about what we eat and where we buy it are influenced by our values and too often how much money we have Nationally we are struggling with big issues such as corporate farm subsidies an epidemic of obesity and hunger

A food system is the sum of all activities required to make food available to people and includes production processing distribution consumption and waste A sustainable food system integrates elements to enhance environmental economic social and nutritional health for all

Over the next year you will have the opportunity to help guide and connect the community food system in the Rogue Valley during community food system planning workshops held around the Rogue Valley These workshops are an opportunity for the community to participate in the Rogue Valley Community Food System Planning Process that is being coordinated through a partnership between ACCESS Thrive UCAN and the Oregon Food Bank The goal is to identify resources and opportunities in our community food system and formulate a strategic action plan to address these opportunities

Communities that have already gone through this process have identified and accessed new markets for farmers opened new food pantries created and promoted opportunities for food education provided more opportunities for people to grow their own food and many more advances to strengthen their food system

The first workshop will be held in Applegate on Sunday March 11th from 1pm to 6pm at the Applegate River Ranch House This will be a FEAST workshop that will be facilitated in partnership with the Oregon Food Bank

FEAST stands for Food Education Agriculture Solutions Together FEAST is a community organizing process that allows participants to engage in an informed and facilitated discussion about food education and agriculture in their community to work toward solutions for healthier more equitable and resilient local food system

The second gathering will be held in Jacksonville on Tuesday March 13th from 530 pm to 800 pm at the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church at 425 Middle Street This gathering is a Community Foods Conversation with the goal of building a base of community food system information This gathering is centered around a potluck meal with all encouraged to bring foods that are produced locally Discussion will center on food resources and opportunities to strengthen the community food system

Workshops are open to anyone with an interest in our communityrsquos food system For more information and to pre-register for these workshops please contact Hannah Ancel Community Food System Coordinator at ACCESS hancelaccesshelpsorg 541-618-4019

Healthy Eating Habits Play A Role In Eye Health

Page 27March 2012

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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ldquoPutting sellers together with buyersrdquo

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

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While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

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bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

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When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

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You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

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glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

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communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 28 March 2012

Soul Mattersby Kate Ingram MA

The Power of Positive Thought

Joyfull Livingby Louise Lavergne

My quiet little life of writing and drinking too much tea has lately given way to a crash

course in social media as I prepare to move my book into the public eye While I love being in the middle of a creative blitz the cramming of technology as a second language (TSL) has me feeling slightly stupid excessively amped and generally off-kilter

I railed against ldquosocial mediardquo for as long as I could I hate the word ldquoblogrdquo I avoided and poo-pooed it all as utterly unnecessary until I finally acquiesced to the reality that it is in fact utterly necessarymdashif Irsquod like to publish a book which I would

Irsquom no Luddite I went through graduate school using a typewriter and Irsquoll be the first to say that writing on a computer is vastly preferential I also own an iPhone and an iPad (Steve Jobs having had the brilliance not only to create these clever gadgets but to create a culture of iWant and iNeed to buy them) but I am not in thrall to them As with most things I believe computer technology has its place and value but I want it to be my tool not the other way around I am concerned that as a society we are as much consumed as consumers

A techie friend of mine recently mentioned that he doesnrsquot want to buy a smart phone because everyone that owns one is glued to it and hersquos mostly right There is a sign on the gate of my sonrsquos elementary school that reads ldquoPlease disconnect from your phone before you reconnect with your childrdquo The first time I saw this I stood in disbelief and close to tears The fact that parents must be reminded to pay attention to their child is frankly obscene

A lack of consciousness about our consumption of technology leads down a captivating but dangerous road Lured by amazing fun and even useful applications we can without being aware of it lose what Mary Oliver calls our ldquowild and precious liferdquo It becomes an unconscious habit to have phone in hand or bluetooth attached to head at all times cell phones are the new binkies When and why did constant contact and the relaying of every thought become so urgently necessary

An over-reliance on technology can wear away our ability to think creatively to wonder to muse to be present and receptive As a person of words I find for example a huge difference between looking something up in a dictionary and looking it up on Wikipedia the former tends as often as not to take me on an etymological journey perusing other words following a meaningful meander Itrsquos a sensual and soulful exercise not found in the expedient quickmdashand often incomplete or wrongmdashanswer And there is a huge difference between my children playing Angry Birds and playing catch or entering the magical realm of imaginary play Itrsquos a difference that is real and physical as well as mental and spiritual Itrsquos the difference between inhaling a Big Mac or enjoying a home-cooked meal

There was an uprising in the late eighties that called itself the Slow Food movement It was a response to our burgeoning fast-food culture taking a stand against bland conformity speed over quality and the blanding-down of our taste buds It questioned food being

reduced to something you ldquodordquo while doing something else and returned it to itrsquos rightful place as not just a necessity of life but a sensual experience that connects us to the earth our senses and one another

Irsquod like to expand the notion of Slow Food to Slow Living a response to the incessant push for new and more and faster Slow living embraces the sensuality the soul of daily life The faster our technological speed the more out of touch we become with these intangible essentials and the more impoverished we are as people and as a culture

Many religions (used to) incorporate a day of rest into their week a day set apart to reconnect reflect and actually rest Doing this created sacred space Where there is silence and space the unexpected can arise unhindered by the noise of daily busyness We need that sort of space otherwise one day is like the next nothing is sacred and there is no room for the breath of creative inspiration Life becomes a blur of mundane ordinariness

Our technological speed dependence and addiction takes itrsquos toll not just on our emotional and spiritual selves but on our minds and bodies Even if you love all things digital it is a fact that the speed and rapidity of technology accelerates our brains and hormonal activity rewiring and acclimating us to abnormal speed and hence abnormal stress It is impossible to keep up with the pace of tech development but the unholy alliance of tech and a capitalist economy pushes us to do just that We canrsquot keep up and trying to do so wears us down It doesnrsquot take a leap in cognition to understand why depression and adrenal fatigue are this culturersquos diseases du jour

It is a great irony that the same technologies that can ease our lives and bring us closer together manage to consume our lives and distance us from real contact we want to be in constant touch but alone with our phone texting We have forgotten how to be much less be with so distracted and beguiled and addicted are we to that little shiny screen High-tech and low-touch our sensual animal selves waste away

Join me then in my Slow Living movement Leave your phone at home (yes you can do it) and get outside Stare at a flower wonder at its perfect design Watch your child play without having to take a video and post it to YouTube If you canrsquot leave your smartie-pants phone at

home for an hour to take a walk or enjoy time with a friendmdashmy friend you have a problem You may need to check into the rehab Irsquom going to create for the over-stimulated a place to enjoy the

pleasures of being rather than doing a place where you remember how to see and feel and wonder and reflect

Open the margins of your life and see whatrsquos waiting there It wonrsquot wait forever you know This day as my mother used to remind me will never come again

Kate Ingram MA is a writer professional

counselor and lots of other things To comment on something you read or to schedule an appointment please go to

wwwkatherineingramcom

ldquoOur life is frittered away by detail Simplify simplifyrdquo -Thoreau

Dont miss this great READArtemis Bowdecker

A short story by Gil Waskoa 93 year-old Jacksonville resident

Online at wwwJacksonvilleReviewcom

bankrsquos outdated electrical panel and wiring along with installation of high speed internet Another JHS bank project under consideration entails installing floor-to-ceiling glass panels that will enable docent-free viewing of the bank on days when the weather permits

Like our website the kiosk will promote up-to-the minute content on hikes movies dances historic tours concerts classes public meetings art shows fundraisers and much more And it offers our valued advertising clients (who make the print version possible) another venue to reach visitors and locals before during and after business hours The kiosk is a natural extension of the Jacksonville Reviewrsquos print online and Facebook versions on which co-publisher Jo Parker spends hours a day gathering entering updating and uploading information stories and events Fortunately the website software integrates nicely with the kiosk software And like the website kiosk content can be uploaded from anywhere Jo has her laptop and an internet connection

We dubbed the kiosk ldquoJacksonville NOWrdquo acknowledging todayrsquos fast-paced electronic age and digitally-oriented consumer The home screen

will feature dozens of modern-day and historic photos blended with starting points to learn about businesses wineries tours events and points of interest For example the ldquoJacksonville Woodlandsrdquo button will lead users to photos and videos of the trail system and the ldquoHistoric Cemeteryrdquo button will offer images of the cemetery and list ldquoHistory Saturdayrdquo events The ldquoWine Scenerdquo will highlight the burgeoning wine regionrsquos tasting rooms and vineyards And users will be able to access the most current Britt Festivalsrsquo schedule and be linked to a site to purchase tickets

Several kiosk sponsorship levels will offer our Review ad clients an affordable fun method to reach out to visitors and locals And like the print and online versions wersquove reserved plenty of free space to help promote non-profit and community events

For updates on this exciting new project visit wwwjacksonvillereviewcom and click ldquoKioskrdquo or contact Whitman Parker at 541-601-1878 or email whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

We look forward to unveiling the new kiosk in early April And be it online onscreen or in-person we remain committed to showcasing Jacksonville as a Small Town with Big Atmosphere

My View - Contd from Pg 5

If you hold a pencil in your hand for a few minutes it will not have much of an impact on your arm If

you hold it for hourshellip your hand your wrist and your shoulder start to hurt and over time this little pencil feels like heavy concrete and can cause your body severe pain and injury There is one simple solution to ease or prevent the injury Put it down Itrsquos the same when you hold your negative thoughts and worries about lifes problems in your mind for a prolonged periods of time It can cause serious mental and physical health problems The same solution for preventing the ill effects applies Put them down Do something you enjoy walk run dancemdashgo to a JoyFull yoga class etchellip When things get tough and busy the first thing we most often neglect is our physical and mental health I hear people say they canrsquot afford the time but with one class andor taking a few minutes each day to focus on positive thoughts and gratitude you can diffuse the ill effects of stress and prevent serious illness As the title of Peter McWilliamsrsquo book states ldquoYou Canrsquot Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thoughtrdquo The mind is like a magnifying glass what we focus on we multiply Eacutemile Coueacute (1857-1926) was a pharmacist and psychologist in Nancy France who had great success utilizing the power of positive thought He referred to it as ldquoThe Law of Concentrated Attentionrdquo He states that whenever attention is concentrated on an idea over and over again it spontaneously tends to realize itself If you are constantly mulling over the negative stuff you keep creating more of the same Coueacute introduced the practice of ldquoAutosuggestionrdquo He said that it was an instrument that we all possess at birth that has ldquoa marvelous and incalculable powerrdquo In times of stress and worry or depression how do we turn to a more positive way of thinking Being positive is a daily practice that can start the minute we wake up Cultivating a positive attitude does not imply lying about the reality of the situation but rather putting them aside for periods of time to focus on more positive thoughts that make us feel good I have been sharing one of Coueacutersquos

most popular mantra-like phrase that has had great success for many people Every day in every way Im getting better and better (French Tous les jours agrave tous points de vue je vais de mieux en mieux) Bringing this phrase into a daily practice of deep breathing and exercise is a very powerful way to infuse the body with positive energy

Here is a yoga meditation that has been known to be an antidote to negative

thoughts and depression It builds a new biochemical system and it helps to allay fear and worries as well as give those who practice it regularly the capacity and strength to navigate through stressful and turbulent times It

establishes a direct relationship with the bodyrsquos natural life force to stay strong in mind body and spirit

bull Sit in a chair or on a cushion with a straight spine

bull Extend the arms straight out in front of you parallel to the ground

bull Close the right hand in a fist wrapping fingers of the left hand around it bases of your palms are touching keep thumbs together and pulled up straight

bull Eyes are focused on the thumbs bull Inhale for 5 seconds and without

holding the breath in exhale for 5 seconds

bull Then hold the breath out for as long as you canmdashRepeat mentally Every day in every way I am better and better 1 to 3 times or more (about 10-15 seconds or longer) Progress slowly you can work up slowly up to holding the breath out for 1 minute)

bull To end take a simple deep breathmdashhold itmdashthen exhale and take time for gratitude

Remember to take time to breathemdashand smile

copy Louise Lavergne 2001-2012 Louise is an international inspirational speaker author creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes For more information on classes in Jacksonville visit wwwjoyfull-yogacom (541)899-0707 For more JoyFull Living tips on-line classes and information about Louise visit wwwlouiselavergnecom

Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

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Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

or mailed to PO Box 1114 Jacksonville OR 97530 All letters are limited to 300 words unless otherwise agreed to in advance

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LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

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A Big Hearfelt Thank You

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Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

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If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

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lower congestion and reduce emissions

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communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

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Page 29March 2012

With Spring just about ready to unfurl its pent-up glory for all to see the time is right for getting your kids or grandkids geared-up for a beautiful and bountiful season of hiking and wildcrafting If your children are like mine they get stir-crazy when kept under wraps for too long and are eager to shed their sweaters and take in a little sunshine They love to prance along a moist path looking for all of the delightful treasures the forest holds wade in irresistible pools of water and gather acorns oak galls and wildflowers

The first Shooting Stars are already up My five-year old son loves to nibble these fresh flower treats and their yummy leaves He knows not to eat too many of any of the wild delicacies

Speaking of delicacies morel season is nearly upon us Mushroom hunting is one of my familyrsquos favorite pastimes Last season my little toddler could be found grinning from ear to ear perched high on her daddyrsquos back while her brother cut morels for the dinner table We eat them sauteacuteed lightly in olive oil after soaking in salt water for 30 minutes Watch out for the look-alike false morelsmdashtheyrsquore obvious once you are familiar with the true morels but you need to be sure of what you are eating Beginning foragers should always consult with local experts AND have an excellent reference book (Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora is a great choice) ldquoIf in doubt throw it outrdquo That said there is nothing more empowering than teaching your children how to take care of themselves in the wild

Gathering food medicine and building shelter and fire are basic skills that are often over-looked in this modern age of hyper-technology Your pre-teen might be able to download the latest Edible Wild Foods app

for her iPhone but does she have the clarity of mind and confidence to handle herself in a real life survival situation

It is so important to teach youngsters the art of interacting respectfully and harmoniously with naturemdashour future really does depend on it

If yoursquore looking for a way to get your family involved in local outdoor recreation the Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a volunteer group dedicated to creating and preserving non-

motorized trails in the Applegate Valley Join the ATA on one of our educational hikes such as the Trees and Wildflowers in Marble Country hike on Sunday March 11 on the Shooting Star Trail in the foothills of the Williams Valley See our schedule of upcoming hikes on our website wwwapplegatetrailsorg

Do you have specialized knowledge that you would like to share with the community Maybe you would like to share your passion for local history bird watching environmental education or nature crafts on a future hike Get in touchmdashwersquod love to see you on the trail

For information please visit our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg or contact Michelle LaFave at michelleapplegatetrailsorg

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Applegate Trails Exploring Nature with ChildrenBy Michelle LaFave

Brennan and Arianna LaFave enjoying a hike

The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) presents a stellar late-winter hike in the foothills of Williams Grab your hiking shoes and come along on an adventure through flower-filled knolls towering stately pines and a mine that contributed marble for the Washington Monument Wersquoll begin and end the hike via the private Shooting Star Trail System at the non-profit White Oak Farm and Education Center (wwwwhiteoakfarmcsaorg) These trails were designed and constructed by hike leader Josh Weber This hike is a loop of about 4 miles With an overall elevation gain of 750rsquo this hike would be rated moderate to difficult

Upon completion of the hike there will be a special (optional) opportunity to tour the working education center with director Taylor Starr This tour could include viewing an octagonal straw bale

house visiting with the resident turkeys goats and sheep and previewing the gardens among other attractions

On Sunday March 11th we will meet at 930 am in the gravel parking lot next to the Applegate store and carpool to the trail You can also meet directly at the farm at 1000 am Contact the hike leader for directions

It is appreciated if you would RSVP with the hike leader in advance Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing for the weather Please take into consideration there will be uneven terrain and poison oak

Please leave your pets at homeContact hike leader Josh Weber at 541-

846-0738 or greenpathlandscapegmailcom Check out our website at wwwapplegatetrailsorg and stay tuned as ATA will be featuring monthly hikes throughout 2012

Join the ATA in Hiking the Shooting Star Trail on Sunday March 11th

Tax Tips You Can Useby Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

It may not be October but this month is a tax ldquotrick or treatrdquo

A new trick by the IRS is that a taxpayer must be very careful about their direct deposit information on their tax return The IRS has told tax preparers that if incorrect information appears on a return and the money goes to some other account you may be out the money The IRS will not take responsibility for misdirected funds Therefore if your tax preparer asks several times to reaffirm your bank information this year this is why

There is some good news for people who have been victims of identity theft If your social security number has been used by someone else and they have filed a tax return with it the IRS has a way to help When two returns use the same social security number the IRS holds both of them (and any refunds) to find out who is real Once the IRS knows who is real they will send a special PIN number to the real owner of the Social Security number that must be entered on the next yearrsquos return With the PIN the return will be processed not held and the refunds will be processed as usual It is a new PIN each year If you forget to add it the IRS will assume that your return is a bad one and hold it pending investigation

Have you gotten more 1099rsquos lately In a new trick the IRS has added two questions to every business formmdashpartnerships farms rentals corporations and sole proprietors The first question is ldquoDid you pay anyone $600 or more that should get a 1099rdquo and the second is ldquoDid you or will you send themrdquo These are ldquoyes or nordquo questions Imagine the probability of an audit if you answer that yes you did pay people but no you wonrsquot send out 1099rsquos The IRS has finally figured out a way to put teeth into the old 1099 rules

The last small treat for 2012 is that the IRS has given taxpayers one extra day to file tax returns April 15 falls on a Sunday so the normal due date would be Monday April 16th The actual final date for filing returns or extensions is April 17 2012

Happy tax timeThe article is for information only Please

see your tax advisor regarding questions on your personal situation

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC is located in beautiful historic Jacksonville at 610 North

5th Street just across from the Pony Espresso Kathleen and Angela can be reached

at 541-899-7926

When her husband died after a brief illness Arlene didnt know how she could go on without him Living alone out in the Applegate made it even harder Often she imagined she heard him in the home they had shared for so many years She loved him with all her heart and had thought he was going to beat his illness It didnt seem real that he was gone

Arlene cried daily sometimes all day And although she received loving support from her family and friends particularly her son some days it was all she could do to get out of bed As the weeks and months passed without much change in her emotional state she contacted WinterSpring Center a non-profit bereavement support agency serving Jackson County

WinterSpring connects people to people in a healthy grieving process with a mission to provide support and healing programs to children teens and adults who are experiencing loss They offer specialized groupsmdashbereaved parents loss from suicide spouse loss school based teen grief childrenrsquos program companion animal loss support and more WinterSpring also offers training and education on the grief experience to schools community groups and businesses

Arlene felt hope that she could get some help so she signed up for a six-week general bereavement group last March The group was co-facilitated by two volunteers who had taken the in-depth training offered by WinterSpring During the hour and a half weekly meeting participants received verbal support opportunities to share and listen and considerable printed information related to the grieving process For Arlene the most beneficial aspect was her ability to talk about her husband and cry when the tears came knowing that everything she said and did in the group was confidential Arlene befriended another widow in the group and they went out to dinner together after the first meeting This friendship continues and they have been an additional source of support for each other

She also bonded with one of the facilitators and formed a supportive friendship Arlene recently shared that although she had used other resources

WinterSpringrsquos program gave her the most helpmdashboth attendance at the group and reading the materials about grief She now understands that her feelings and behaviors were and are normal for a grieving person There is no right amount of time in which to recover from a deep personal loss Arlene experienced a revelation regarding how the other members of the group responded to the death of a mother a sister or a husbandmdash

each in his or her own unique way

Arlenes husband has been gone a bit over a year now She still feels connected to WinterSpring

and recently checked out some books from the WinterSpring library After she read one of the books Arlene wrote I just finished reading one of the books which I couldnt put down There were of course a lot of tears It just took me back through the pain he went through and the pain I felt and still feel We widows are all the same We go through a lot of grief and pain but we will get through it The book made me understand myself a little better as to what was going on inside me during those months of seeing him in so much pain and still thinking that we were going to survive never giving up Then comes the loss which is so hard knowing that he is never coming back You miss sharing with him things that happen and you cant wait to get home or call to tell him Then it hits you once again you will never be able to talk to him again Yet I still talk to him and want to believe that he can hear me and know that I love him with all my heart Arlene highly recommends WinterSpring for anyone needing bereavement support

WinterSpring is here for YOUFor more information about WinterSpring

call 541-552-0620 or visit the website wwwwinterspringorg And please consider attending the upcoming wine tasting fundraiser on March 10 2012 at Pallet Wine Company See ad on page 34

Help For People Who Have Lossed A Loved One

by Dee Evers WinterSpring Board Member

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

Kelly Quaid BrokerRealtor

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Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

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Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

wwwroguevalleypetcom541-857-5000

Premium Natural Whole Foods bull Toys bull Treats bull Leashes Collars amp Accessories bull Training Aids bull Northwest Products

Owners from Jacksonville

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Dont forget to donate to SOHS Sanctuary One or

Friends of the Animal Shelter and tell them Marty and

Annie sent you

The Cleaning Crew

You Can Count On Us

Licensed Bonded Insured

Housec leaning

Since1988

bull Homes bull Officesbull Prepare Homes for Salebull Rental Move In amp Move Outbull Excellent References amp Reasonable Rates

482-0406 bull 601-6236

Natural Products Used

TheCleaningCrewOnLinecom

Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

B i g S e l e c t i o n

ldquoCome and see us for unsurpassed service and technical expertiserdquo Jana Jensen Owner

Sales EClothing E

Accessories EService Repair E

535 North 5th Street Jacksonville OR 97530

541-899-9190

~ Little Store ~

Anitarsquos Alteration Center

As of September 1st to 259 E Barnett Rd Unit B

(In the Win-co Center) Medford(541) 772-8535 or

(541) 899-7536

Same Service New Location

Wersquove MOVED again

bullHannah AncelbullPaul BeckerbullBob BudesabullDavid CallahanbullRobert CasserlybullKathleen CrawfordbullJulie DanielsonbullLinda DavisbullPaula amp Terry ErdmannbullDee EversbullKay FaughtbullMichael FlahertybullAdam HaynesbullMichelle HensmanbullTony Hess

bullDevin HullbullKate IngrambullNan KingbullCarolyn KingsnorthbullMichelle LaFavebullLouise LavergnebullTami RogersbullPamela SasseenbullDirk SiedleckibullWendy SiporenbullSkip amp Gayle StokesbullCheryl von TressbullHannah West

bullDavid Gibb

THANk yOU to our Contributors

Photographers

Have an idea or suggestion for the ReviewFor print contact Whit at 541-899-9500 or whitmanjacksonvillereviewcomFor website contact Jo at 541-227-8011 or jojacksonvillereviewcom

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The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

Page 33March 2012 Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

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Broker has ownership interest in property

Take California St S Oregon Applegate Granite Ridge

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UCED

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The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

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Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

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8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

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PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

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10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

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Page 30: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 30 March 2012

Farming For Healthby Robert Casserly Executive Director

Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

Kelly Quaid BrokerRealtor

541-941-8056 direct

ldquoPutting sellers together with buyersrdquo

kellyramsayrealtycomwwwramsayrealtycom

Using all natural shampoo amp flea and tick products

Call for an appointment bull 541-899-6811175 East C Street bull Jacksonville

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm

ldquoI love it at the Paw Spardquo~Ted Airedale Terrier

Paw Spa amp Boutique

Care farmingmdashalso known as green care farm care or farming for healthmdashis well established in Europe For example in the Netherlands there are more than 1000 established care farms Great Britain and Ireland have hundreds of them and there are dozens more in other European countries

In the US therersquos just onemdashso far On a 55-acre slice of heaven where Mule Creek meets the Applegate River the folks at Sanctuary One are working toward the day when care farms are as commonplace in the US as they are overseas

At its core care farming is a rural development initiative that creates a more dependable diverse revenue stream for farmers But itrsquos not just a win for farmers itrsquos a win-win Care farms are a multidimensional rural healing center that improves the entire communityrsquos access to cheap affordable and effective animal-assisted therapy and horticultural therapy They also make excellent resources for schools and other groups looking for service-learning opportunities

The Sanctuary helps people from all walks of life experience natures power to heal by providing them with an opportunity to volunteer on a real working farm Working with animals and gardening has been widely shown to lower blood pressure ease depression and stress and help lonely people establish therapeutic relationships

That was common sense and practice 50 years ago back when most Americans lived on a farm But now that city dwellers are the majority there are a lot of people out there who have never experienced the simple goodness of eating a fresh tomato brushing a horse or working with a neighbor to mend a fence

One of the Sanctuaryrsquos keys to success is the unique spin it puts on the European concept of care farming which is typically healthcare-centric The Sanctuaryrsquos innovation is to combine human service programs permaculture-inspired farming and animal rescue to make the whole more than the sum of its parts The Sanctuaryrsquos motto ismdashPeople animals and the earth better together

Other ways the Sanctuary benefits the communitybull It successfully converted a low-profit cattle ranch

into a thriving nonprofitbull More than 50 onsite volunteers are reaping the

health benefits of care farmingbull It helped educate 1200 tourists and school kids last yearbull It provides interns with in-depth hands-on

farming educationbull It provides a good loving home for more than 60

farm animals and house pets that have been rescued from situations of abuse neglect and abandonment

bull The farmrsquos 55 acres are a safe haven for native wildlife

bull It puts most of the money raised straight back into the local economy via wages and purchases of goods and services

Military veterans of all ages are especially welcome to volunteer at the Sanctuary A group of veterans visits the farm one Saturday a month to work on a special project and have lunch together Please let us know if yoursquod like to join them

The Sanctuary welcomes anyone who wants to take a farm tour During the tour a staff member will guide you around the farm answer your questions and introduce you to our herd of rescued farm animals and house pets Tours for families and individuals are available by appointment on Wednesdays and Saturdays Group tours are available by appointment on other days too

To book a tour please visit us on the Web at wwwSanctuaryOneorg or call 5418998627

Sanctuary volunteer working with a rescued horse

The Sanctuaryrsquos annual Bachelor Auction fundraiser is scheduled for Cinco de Mayo Like us on Facebook or subscribe to our e-newsletter to get an alert when tickets go on sale

Save the Date

Broker Broker

3539 Heathrow Way 108 bull Medford OR 97504541-770-3325

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Ellee 541-301-7893 or Gail 541-660-8938

BEEN THROUGH FORECLOSURE

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Call (541) 535-6592 for more information

Page 31March 2012

Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

wwwroguevalleypetcom541-857-5000

Premium Natural Whole Foods bull Toys bull Treats bull Leashes Collars amp Accessories bull Training Aids bull Northwest Products

Owners from Jacksonville

More online at JacksonvilleReviewcom

Dont forget to donate to SOHS Sanctuary One or

Friends of the Animal Shelter and tell them Marty and

Annie sent you

The Cleaning Crew

You Can Count On Us

Licensed Bonded Insured

Housec leaning

Since1988

bull Homes bull Officesbull Prepare Homes for Salebull Rental Move In amp Move Outbull Excellent References amp Reasonable Rates

482-0406 bull 601-6236

Natural Products Used

TheCleaningCrewOnLinecom

Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

B i g S e l e c t i o n

ldquoCome and see us for unsurpassed service and technical expertiserdquo Jana Jensen Owner

Sales EClothing E

Accessories EService Repair E

535 North 5th Street Jacksonville OR 97530

541-899-9190

~ Little Store ~

Anitarsquos Alteration Center

As of September 1st to 259 E Barnett Rd Unit B

(In the Win-co Center) Medford(541) 772-8535 or

(541) 899-7536

Same Service New Location

Wersquove MOVED again

bullHannah AncelbullPaul BeckerbullBob BudesabullDavid CallahanbullRobert CasserlybullKathleen CrawfordbullJulie DanielsonbullLinda DavisbullPaula amp Terry ErdmannbullDee EversbullKay FaughtbullMichael FlahertybullAdam HaynesbullMichelle HensmanbullTony Hess

bullDevin HullbullKate IngrambullNan KingbullCarolyn KingsnorthbullMichelle LaFavebullLouise LavergnebullTami RogersbullPamela SasseenbullDirk SiedleckibullWendy SiporenbullSkip amp Gayle StokesbullCheryl von TressbullHannah West

bullDavid Gibb

THANk yOU to our Contributors

Photographers

Have an idea or suggestion for the ReviewFor print contact Whit at 541-899-9500 or whitmanjacksonvillereviewcomFor website contact Jo at 541-227-8011 or jojacksonvillereviewcom

610 N Fifth Street bull Jacksonville bull OR

Representation ampTax Preparation

Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC

Personal Income TaxesTrusts

Business Taxes

541-899-7926

We take the Fear

out of Taxes

OBTB B13695

CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

Page 33March 2012 Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

GRANITE RIDGE

View Lots For Sale

12 mile to downtown JacksonvillePrices Starting at $169000 $130000

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Take California St S Oregon Applegate Granite Ridge

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E RED

UCED

Freel MarchFreel 21512 1058 AM Page 1

Find the Perfect GiftCookware Gadgets and

Gifts You Canrsquot Find Anywhere Else

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e G

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tern

2012 Britt Classical FestivalAugust 3 - August 19

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 15541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488

wwwbrittfestorg

CELEBRATING

BRITT EXPERIENCE

A legacy of music Moments of magic The

Crown JewelJewelry Art Decor Gifts

Original Designs Custom Designs Jewelry Repair Money For Gold

165 East California St Jacksonville 541-899-9060

Paying top dollarfor your gold

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

Speeds up to 12 Mbps(where available)

$1995a month when you bundle with Unlimited Nationwide Calling

5 years 1 price 0 contract

JACKSONVILLE

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RED LIDS amp BINSRogue Disposal amp Recyclingrsquos

GREENER

WE DO THATQuESTIONS For more information call 541-779-4161 or visit wwwroguedisposalcom

Follow us on Facebook amp Twitter

Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 31: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

Page 31March 2012

Five short months ago I was blessed with a beautiful baby girl and

while my husband and I had long anticipated parenthood little did I know just how much our lives would change We are currently in the process of baby-proofing our home and I am overwhelmed by the number of dangers that are present for little ones that crawl and are able to grab at everything in sight It makes me incredibly thankful that my pug does not have prehensile paws and is not tall enough to grab things from tables or counters That being said she will consume anything that falls on the floor without asking questions first and she is incredibly thankful that our daughter is being introduced to solid foods and has yet to fine tune her dexterity

In the process of baby proofing our home it made me realize how applicable this is for pet owners Now I donrsquot think you need to go so far as putting electrical plug-in protectors all over the house but you should be aware of what is in your medicine cabinets Nearly half of the calls to the Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications both over the counter and prescription Obviously a common problem with a potential of serious side effects here is a list of some human meds that are frequently ingested by pets and why you should be concerned

1 NSAIDS (eg Advil Aleve Motrin) ndash Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen and naproxen are safe for people but even one or two pills can cause serious harm to our pets Dogs and cats may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure

2 Acetaminophen (eg Tylenol) ndash Another common over-the-counter pain medication in many cabinets that very safe for human even for children Again not true for pets especially cats One regular strength tablet of Tylenol may cause serious damage to a catrsquos red blood cells limiting their ability to carry oxygen In dogs acetaminophen leads to liver failure and in large doses red blood cell damage

3 Antidepressants (eg Effexor Cymbalta Prozac etc) ndash While these medications are occasionally used in pets to treat conditions such as separation anxiety or other inappropriate behaviors overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as

sedation incoordination tremors and seizures Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate blood pressure and body temperature One pill can cause serious poisoning

4 ADDADHD medications (eg Concerta Adderall Ritalin) ndash Medications used to treat these disorders contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors seizures elevated body temperatures and heart problems

This list is obviously not all inclusive but it covers some of the most common and most dangerous In general you should always keep medication out of reach and you should never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian Here are some other things to keep in mind

bull If you place your medication in a weekly pill container make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets Unfortunately some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy

bull Never store your medications near your petrsquos medications ndash Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet

bull Hang your purse up Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medications

bull Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziplocreg bag ndash the bags are too easy to chew into Make sure visiting house guests do the same keeping their medications high up or out of reach

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for you it may not be safe for animals Pets metabolize medications very differently from people Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helplinersquos 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately

Paws for Thoughtby Dr Tami Rogers

Dr Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081

Anniersquos Anticsby Annie Parker

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Happy March everyone This month I decided to let the C-A-T (Cute Action Toy) speak out He apparently has some things to say

Howdy folksmdashMarty here Yes I decided it was time for a feline voice to be heard I have the pleasure (said sarcastically) of living with this D-O-G (Darned Obnoxious Golden) Annie continues to torment me daily by chasing me all over the placehellipI canrsquot get a momentrsquos peace I tell you I think shersquos jealous of me because I can do things she canrsquot

For example I am allowed to be on the furnituremdashpretty much every chair is my domain I relax on the chair seats on the chair backs on the sofamdashwell you get the idea Annie on the other hand isnrsquot allowed on the furniture except on the bed for a while at bedtime I AM a little peeved that Im not permitted on the kitchen counter or tableshelliptherersquos good stuff up there

Also unlike Annie I have fabulous swiveling ears If I am lying on the bed and hear the birds outside my right ear can turn to hear the sound and if I hear Annie charging down the hall at the same time I can swivel my left ear to make sure I keep track of her (constant vigilance is my motto) Itrsquos pretty cool being able to hear numerous things at once

Another difference is that I LOVE to be brushed and she seems to hate it My purr-o-meter rockets if I am brushed while Irsquom eatinghellipthatrsquos just awesome

in my book Irsquom a pretty big purrer and Annie canrsquot purr I especially like a big belly rub first thing in the morninghellipI guess thatrsquos something we DO have in common Both of us have a tendency to sprawl on our backs with feet in the air awaiting a belly rub We also

both know how to relax really well and will often be found (Annie on the floor me of course in a chair) laying there in total comfort ndash and sometimes fast asleep I am always on alert however even if I appear to be asleep

My attitude is very clear unlike Anniersquos Shersquos pretty much always the same (you know tail wagging drooling slightly crazed-looking) I however have tell-tale signs about my mood if my ears are back my

eyes are narrowed and my tail is twitching itrsquos best to back slowly away keeping your eyes on me the entire time If however I am relaxed and rolling around on the floor go ahead and give me a good petting I love having my head scratched ndash especially under the ears

Sometimes if Irsquom feeling really happy and excited I get a little

rough with my teeth and claws and that doesnrsquot go over well with the folkshellipI have heard a few yelps from Mom and then this totally unsuitable ldquopushrdquo off the chair

Anyway ndash itrsquos certainly fun to be able to share some of my life with you I hope that you ndash and your feline (and canine) companions are happy and healthy and that you are all enjoying our Small Town with Big Atmosphere

Marty

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

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CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

Page 33March 2012 Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

GRANITE RIDGE

View Lots For Sale

12 mile to downtown JacksonvillePrices Starting at $169000 $130000

40 to 61 Acre LotsCity Services

Broker has ownership interest in property

Take California St S Oregon Applegate Granite Ridge

Jeanne Freel bull 541-821-2938 bull jmfreel1earthlinknetOld Stage Real Estate llc

PRIC

E RED

UCED

Freel MarchFreel 21512 1058 AM Page 1

Find the Perfect GiftCookware Gadgets and

Gifts You Canrsquot Find Anywhere Else

Pho

to b

y M

axin

e G

uent

her

201

1 In

tern

2012 Britt Classical FestivalAugust 3 - August 19

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 15541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488

wwwbrittfestorg

CELEBRATING

BRITT EXPERIENCE

A legacy of music Moments of magic The

Crown JewelJewelry Art Decor Gifts

Original Designs Custom Designs Jewelry Repair Money For Gold

165 East California St Jacksonville 541-899-9060

Paying top dollarfor your gold

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

Speeds up to 12 Mbps(where available)

$1995a month when you bundle with Unlimited Nationwide Calling

5 years 1 price 0 contract

JACKSONVILLE

Call 5416138739 (Espantildeol 8776454246)

Click centurylinkcom5yearsCome in centurylinkcomstorelocator

You have a better choice in High-Speed Internet

RED LIDS amp BINSRogue Disposal amp Recyclingrsquos

GREENER

WE DO THATQuESTIONS For more information call 541-779-4161 or visit wwwroguedisposalcom

Follow us on Facebook amp Twitter

Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 32: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 32 March 2012

B i g S e l e c t i o n

ldquoCome and see us for unsurpassed service and technical expertiserdquo Jana Jensen Owner

Sales EClothing E

Accessories EService Repair E

535 North 5th Street Jacksonville OR 97530

541-899-9190

~ Little Store ~

Anitarsquos Alteration Center

As of September 1st to 259 E Barnett Rd Unit B

(In the Win-co Center) Medford(541) 772-8535 or

(541) 899-7536

Same Service New Location

Wersquove MOVED again

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bullDavid Gibb

THANk yOU to our Contributors

Photographers

Have an idea or suggestion for the ReviewFor print contact Whit at 541-899-9500 or whitmanjacksonvillereviewcomFor website contact Jo at 541-227-8011 or jojacksonvillereviewcom

610 N Fifth Street bull Jacksonville bull OR

Representation ampTax Preparation

Kathleen Crawford amp Angela ClagueEnrolled Agents

The Jacksonville Tax Lady LLC

Personal Income TaxesTrusts

Business Taxes

541-899-7926

We take the Fear

out of Taxes

OBTB B13695

CiTy COUNCiL EMAiLSPaul Becker ndash Mayor mayorjacksonvilleorusChristina Duane ndash Councilor councilorduanejacksonvilleorus Paul Hayes ndash Councilor councilorhayesjacksonvilleorusJim Lewis ndash Councilor councilorlewisjacksonvilleorusDavid Jesser ndash Councilor councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusDonna Schatz ndash Councilor councilorschatzjacksonvilleorusDan Winterburn ndash Councilor councilorwinterburnjacksonvilleorus

BUdGET COMMiTTEE EMAiLSDavid Thompson ndash Chair dthompsonjacksonvilleorusLinda Graham lgrahamjacksonvilleorusJohn McCulley jmcculleyjacksonvilleorusRick Murdoch rmurdochjacksonvilleorusNancy OrsquoConnell noconnelljacksonvilleorusJohn Roberts jrobertsjacksonvilleorusLarry Smith lsmithjacksonvilleorus

PLANNiNG COMMiSSiON EMAiLSDavid Jesser ndash Council liaison councilorjesserjacksonvilleorusNathan Broom ndash Chair commissionerbroomjacksonvilleorusDavid Britt commissionerbrittjacksonvilleorusCriss Garcia commissionergarciajacksonvilleorusOwen Jurling commissionerjurlingjacksonvilleorusRon Moore commissionermoorejacksonvilleorusRoger Thom commmissionerthomjacksonvilleorus

HARC EMAiLSChristina Duane ndash Council Liaison councilorduanejacksonvilleorusTrish Murdoch ndash Chair commissionermurdochjacksonvilleorusDonna Bowen ndash Vice Chair commissionerbowenjacksonvilleorusGary Collins commissionercollinsjacksonvilleorusPenni Viets commissionervietsjacksonvilleorus

In an effort to be as transparent as possible the City Council adopted new policies regarding the use of email for members of the City Council Planning Commission HARC and Budget Committee Effective January 1 2012 all members must use the email addresses below when communicating via email on city business All emails will automatically be archived on the cityrsquos

server in accordance with state-mandated Public Records Laws Furthermore no use of blind courtesy copy (BCC) emails may be used and no use of personal email is permitted for city business In the event email is received on a personal email address those emails are required to be sent by the recipient to hisher city-approved email address before being opened

Council Adopts New Email and Internet Policies

Letters PolicyLetters to the editor may be emailed to whitmanthejacksonvillereviewcom

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

LETTERS

While working the streets of Jacksonville as the Town Crier during our Victorian Christmas celebration I made it a point to thank people for shopping local I would tell the horse-drawn wagon riders that Jacksonvilles businesses are locally-owned and that they appreciate their business

I needed to listen to my own message Just before Christmas I saw a TV ad for oven gloves Good up to 500 degrees Ahh A practical gift idea for my wife So I drove to the Medford store that was advertised They did not have them in stock I was about to drive on to another store in my quest whenDUHHHH Shop local So I retreated back to Jacksonville and found just what I wanted at the Pot Rack What a great store I ended up buying three pairs of oven gloves and several other items for Christmas gifts I had all my Christmas

shopping done and I did not have to leave Jacksonville

So remember before heading off into the maw of Medford check out our local Jacksonville merchants first

Larry SmithmdashJacksonvillersquos Town Crier and confirmed local shopper

Try Local First

Linda Smith using her new oven gloves from Jacksonvillersquos Pot Rack

Dear Friends of the Jacksonville ReviewMy sincere thanks to the kind and

generous donations made to my heart transplant fund I am truly touched by your thoughtfulness and I appreciate your support during these challenging but also exciting times I am so fortunate to live amongst such a warm and caring community and the support you share puts such a positive feeling in place which is imperative in my recovery My thoughts are with you and your families Your donation is worth a lifetime of heartbeats and I thank you for being a part of this great miracle

Rick Murray httprickmurrayhearttransplantfundorg

A Big Hearfelt Thank You

Rick Murray post-transplant

Page 33March 2012 Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

GRANITE RIDGE

View Lots For Sale

12 mile to downtown JacksonvillePrices Starting at $169000 $130000

40 to 61 Acre LotsCity Services

Broker has ownership interest in property

Take California St S Oregon Applegate Granite Ridge

Jeanne Freel bull 541-821-2938 bull jmfreel1earthlinknetOld Stage Real Estate llc

PRIC

E RED

UCED

Freel MarchFreel 21512 1058 AM Page 1

Find the Perfect GiftCookware Gadgets and

Gifts You Canrsquot Find Anywhere Else

Pho

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y M

axin

e G

uent

her

201

1 In

tern

2012 Britt Classical FestivalAugust 3 - August 19

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 15541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488

wwwbrittfestorg

CELEBRATING

BRITT EXPERIENCE

A legacy of music Moments of magic The

Crown JewelJewelry Art Decor Gifts

Original Designs Custom Designs Jewelry Repair Money For Gold

165 East California St Jacksonville 541-899-9060

Paying top dollarfor your gold

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

Speeds up to 12 Mbps(where available)

$1995a month when you bundle with Unlimited Nationwide Calling

5 years 1 price 0 contract

JACKSONVILLE

Call 5416138739 (Espantildeol 8776454246)

Click centurylinkcom5yearsCome in centurylinkcomstorelocator

You have a better choice in High-Speed Internet

RED LIDS amp BINSRogue Disposal amp Recyclingrsquos

GREENER

WE DO THATQuESTIONS For more information call 541-779-4161 or visit wwwroguedisposalcom

Follow us on Facebook amp Twitter

Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 33: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

Page 33March 2012 Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

GRANITE RIDGE

View Lots For Sale

12 mile to downtown JacksonvillePrices Starting at $169000 $130000

40 to 61 Acre LotsCity Services

Broker has ownership interest in property

Take California St S Oregon Applegate Granite Ridge

Jeanne Freel bull 541-821-2938 bull jmfreel1earthlinknetOld Stage Real Estate llc

PRIC

E RED

UCED

Freel MarchFreel 21512 1058 AM Page 1

Find the Perfect GiftCookware Gadgets and

Gifts You Canrsquot Find Anywhere Else

Pho

to b

y M

axin

e G

uent

her

201

1 In

tern

2012 Britt Classical FestivalAugust 3 - August 19

TICKETS ON SALE THROUGH MARCH 15541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488

wwwbrittfestorg

CELEBRATING

BRITT EXPERIENCE

A legacy of music Moments of magic The

Crown JewelJewelry Art Decor Gifts

Original Designs Custom Designs Jewelry Repair Money For Gold

165 East California St Jacksonville 541-899-9060

Paying top dollarfor your gold

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

Speeds up to 12 Mbps(where available)

$1995a month when you bundle with Unlimited Nationwide Calling

5 years 1 price 0 contract

JACKSONVILLE

Call 5416138739 (Espantildeol 8776454246)

Click centurylinkcom5yearsCome in centurylinkcomstorelocator

You have a better choice in High-Speed Internet

RED LIDS amp BINSRogue Disposal amp Recyclingrsquos

GREENER

WE DO THATQuESTIONS For more information call 541-779-4161 or visit wwwroguedisposalcom

Follow us on Facebook amp Twitter

Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 34: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 34 March 2012

Offer ends 5312012 New residential High-Speed Internet and Unlimited Long Distance or existing residential Pure Broadband customers only Services and offers not available everywhere Price-Lock Guarantee Offer applies only to the monthly recurring charges for the listed services excludes all taxes fees surcharges and monthly recurring fees for modemrouter and professional installation Listed monthly recurring charge of $1995 applies to CenturyLinktrade High-Speed Internet with speeds up to 12 Mbps and requires subscription to CenturyLinktrade Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling An additional monthly fee (including professional installation if applicable) and a shipping and handling fee will apply to customerrsquos modem or router Offer requires customer to remain in good standing and terminates if customer changes their account in any manner including any change to the required CenturyLink services (cancelled upgraded downgraded) telephone number change or change of physical location of any installed service (including customer moving from residence of installed services) General ndash CenturyLink may change cancel or substitute offers and services ndash including Locked-In Offer ndash or vary them by service area at its sole discretion without notice Requires credit approval and deposit may be required Additional restrictions apply Terms and Conditions ndash All products and services listed are governed by tariffs terms of service or terms and conditions posted at wwwcenturylinkcom Taxes Fees and Surcharges ndash Applicable taxes fees and surcharges include a Carrier Universal Service charge National Access Fee or Carrier Cost Recovery surcharge a one-time High-Speed Internet activation fee state and local fees that vary by area and certain in-state surcharges Cost recovery fees are not taxes or government-required charges for use Taxes fees and surcharges apply based on standard monthly not promotional rates Call for a listing of applicable taxes fees and surcharges Monthly Rate ndash Monthly rate applies while customer subscribes to all qualifying services If one (1) or more services are cancelled the standard monthly fee will apply to each remaining service High-Speed Internet ndash Customer must accept High-Speed Internet Subscriber Agreement prior to using service Download speeds will range from 85 to 100 of the listed download speeds due to conditions outside of network control including customer location websites accessed Internet congestion and customer equipment Home Phone with Unlimited Nationwide Calling ndash Service applies to one (1) residential phone line with direct-dial local and nationwide long distance voice calling from home phone including Alaska Puerto Rico Guam and US Virgin Islands excludes commercial use call center data and facsimile services (including dial-up Internet connections data services and facsimile each may be billed at $010minute) conference lines directory and operator assistance chat lines pay-per-call calling card use or multi-housing units Usage will be monitored for compliance and service may be suspendedterminated for noncompliance An additional charge may be assessed to customer if usage consistently exceeds 5000 minutesmo International calling billed separately copy2012 CenturyLink Inc All Rights Reserved The name CenturyLink and the pathways logo are trademarks of CenturyLink Inc

Speeds up to 12 Mbps(where available)

$1995a month when you bundle with Unlimited Nationwide Calling

5 years 1 price 0 contract

JACKSONVILLE

Call 5416138739 (Espantildeol 8776454246)

Click centurylinkcom5yearsCome in centurylinkcomstorelocator

You have a better choice in High-Speed Internet

RED LIDS amp BINSRogue Disposal amp Recyclingrsquos

GREENER

WE DO THATQuESTIONS For more information call 541-779-4161 or visit wwwroguedisposalcom

Follow us on Facebook amp Twitter

Effective February 1 2012

You can now include glass bottles and jars in your commingle cart We will no longer pick up glass in the small red bins

You can now add plastic tubs Examples include margarine and sour cream tubs yogurt and cottage cheese containers (no lids please)

You can now recycle motor oil on your regular red lid recycle day Set 1-gallon plastic jugs of used motor oil with lids firmly attached next to your red lid cart

OuR AWARD-WINNING cuRBSIDE REcycLING pROGRAm

juST GOT BETTER

If you would like to keep your small red bin for motor oil recycling you are welcome to However if you would like us to pick up your small red bin please leave it out on the curb on your regular recycle day in February

ARE NOW

EasiEr Recycle more

glass and plastic

ClEanEr With fewer

trucks on the road we will

lower congestion and reduce emissions

BEttEr The more we recycle the better our

communityrsquos quality of life

For our rural customers without red lid carts these exciting additions are also available with our bin service Please continue using the red

bin for all your recycling needs

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 35: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

Page 35March 2012

635 N Oregon Jacksonville OR$2300000

8 BR bull 6 BA bull 8684 SFThe Crown Jewel of Jacksonville the

Jeremiah Nunan House Originally built in1892 this stunning Queen Anne-StyleVictorian Catalog Home has been

beautifully restored and maintained TheCarriage House was built in 2001 andhosts a restaurant w 3 suites upstairsIn-ground pool catering kitchen lots ofpaved parking on 3 manicured acresperfect for weddings or other events

570 Shafer Ln Jacksonville OR$472700

3 BR bull 3 BA bull 2541 SFJust completed in Jacksonvillesnewest neighborhood VineyardView Fabulous island kitchenwith marble counters upgradedappliances and formal diningroom an open living room withwood burning fireplace and a

large downstairs master bedroom

PENDING

3697 High Prairie Medford

$7500003 Bedrooms bull 4 Baths3200 sq ft bull 1184 Acres

Gorgeous Timberpegcraftsman- style home nestled inthe hills above E Medford 3 cargarage plus a separate insulatedshop w heat air full bath amp a12x28 covered RV carport Citywater natural gas an in groundsalt water pool amp spectacular

Valley views

Sally FEB 2012Sally FEB 22312 1015 AM Page 1Thank you for supporting our Advertisers

from behind the BLUEDOOR

phone 5418993242 | 155 north 3rd street | jacksonville or

LET SPRING SING WITH CHIMES

WOODSTOCK CHIMES created by Professional musician Garry Kvistadtuned to beautiful melodies and scales from around the worldWoodstock Chimes have offered precision-tuned high-quality CHIMES for over 30 years

PLUS RENEES SEEDS are IN as well as seed starter soil and heat mats

Michael Flaherty

Owner amp Designer

(541) 840-shy3360

wwwveridiandesignscom

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling

Page 36: March 2012 Jacksonville Review

The Jacksonville ReviewPage 36 March 2012

525 Bigham Knoll ∙ Jacksonville OregonPHONE 541-899-1000 ∙ wwwfraukemmlingcom

SCHOOLHAUSBREWHAUS

Established 1908

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9SCHOOLHAUS BREWHAUS

10 11 12

Frau Kemmling

A bit of Bavaria in Southern OregonA bit of Bavaria in Southern Oregon

Join us for our Marzen MadnessMarzen beer on tap Schnurrbart Competition

Trivia Nights on Wednesday

frau kemmling