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Picture yourself floating…silently, peacefully, beautifully at one with nature. The only sounds that reach you are the songs of the mountain birds, or the migrat-ing geese flying overhead. Picture yourself sitting comfortably in a kayak or a canoe in the middle of just one of the many in-credibly serene and panoramic lakes that are nestled all around us in the Cascade Mountains. No city noise to bother you, no cell phones vibrating for your attention, just sweet, peaceful silence.

Then picture yourself rhythmically dipping your paddle into the water as you and your craft are smoothly gliding over the mirrorlike surface of the lake as you explore all of the shoreline, seeing peli-cans, ducks, geese and other birds nestled together in groups taking in the day just as you are doing. You look up and see hawks, and even eagles soaring above and you know that this is an incredibly rare and precious day.

What I am describing is something that my wife and I discovered was freely avail-able pretty much any day we wanted after moving to the Rogue Valley almost 8 years ago. After relocating here from a more des-ert like location, we found ourselves going on weekend drives in all directions, ex-ploring all of the natural wonders that were

within an hour or two drive. Our cameras were always at the ready snapping photos of all the naturally beautiful scenery that surrounded us. One of the most notice-able things that we discovered was that there were so many small mountain lakes nestled in the Cascades and we wondered what it would be like to be able to actually get on the water and explore further away from the roads that had brought us there.

And that is just what we did. First, we sought out the advice of one of the lo-cal experts, Scott Keith who is one of the owners of the Northwest Outdoor Store. He was very knowledgeable about pad-dle related sports which includes kayak-ing, rafting, canoeing and also the newly popular stand up paddle boards. Scott was able to explain to us all the different types of kayaks and how one is good for lakes and another better for rivers. Some you sit within and others, you sit on top. The length of the boat is also an important fac-tor in terms of glide or maneuverability.

We asked a lot of questions about our new adventure into kayaking before making our purchase and Scott very pa-tiently answered them all. He invited us to meet both he and his staff at Emigrant Lake where they had kayak demo days, so that we could actually get in the differ-

ent models and lengths of boats and give them a try. This was very helpful be-cause it quickly became evident which type of kayak suited our needs.

This began a period of adventure and exploration that I didn’t even know existed as we were now well equipped to make full use of our days in the sur-rounding mountains. In this writer’s opinion, there are few better ways to im-merse yourself into our natural sur-roundings than sitting in or on a kayak. We like to pack a nice lunch, a blanket, a camera, binoculars and whatever suits our fancy and then off we go. We have found that it doesn’t really matter which direction we choose to head off into, there is always a great kayaking destina-tion waiting for us.

My recommendation is that if you are interested in a low cost excellent form of exercise plus a truly Zen like ex-perience, head over and talk with one of the staff at the Northwest Outdoor Store. Take a look at the great variety of paddle craft that they carry. They have the best selection between Sacramento and Port-land and are extremely knowledgeable and helpful to each and every person who enters their store. You’ll be glad that you did! -LMA

Welcome to The Lovely Rogue Valley! You’ve Just Entered Kayaking Nirvana!

ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR RECREATION


ADVENTURE & OUTDOOR RECREATION


A family-owned business, SOS Alarm is the only local, full-service alarm company based in Southern Oregon. Having served the region for over 40 years, they invest in the com-munity and in their employees who live here. Unlike other alarm firms, SOS Alarm has their monitoring station, service, installation, accounting and sales departments right here in Medford. SOS Alarm offers a large variety of services, including custom de-signed burglar alarms, fire alarms, video surveillance and medical alert systems. With the only UL Certified central monitoring station in Southern Oregon, SOS Alarm’s central station is fully-staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by trained Oregon- certified alarm dispatchers. You can call anytime, day or night, and speak to a real person. All SOS Alarm sales consultants, technicians and installers are employed

ALARM SYSTEMS

Bringing Peace of Mind to You and Your Familyby SOS Alarm. To ensure quality, trouble free systems, sub-contractors are never used for installations. For over 40 years, SOS Alarm has earned the trust and respect of their custom-ers and the emergency agencies they

work with on a daily basis. Whatever your needs are, their fully trained staff is ready, experienced and qualified to do the work.

The Rogue Valley is a wonderful place to live. Sadly enough though, crime runs through every community and you need to be prepared. Every recession since the late 1950s has been associated with an increase

in crime, particulary, property crime and rob-bery. Statistically, there is a strong relationship be-tween crime, falling wages and higher unemployment rates. Now more than ever, it’s time to use your alarm system every time you leave your home or busi-ness. If you don’t have an alarm system, now is the time to protect your-self. With the new security technology that is avail-able, it has never been more affordable to protect the ones you care about. Keep in mind, burglars purposely avoid homes

which are set up with security sys-tems. Find out how easy it is to protect your home or business by calling SOS Alarm at 541-773-3900.


AIR CONDITIONING - HEATING -WEATHERIZATION

McMurray & Sons has been provid-ing quality materials and workmanship to the housing industry for over 94 years. David W. McMurray carries on the fam-ily tradition as President and owner of the corporation. Having grown up in the business, with a father/boss that under-stood the value of hard work and quality workmanship, the company retains those same values today.

Initially focused on residential roof-ing, McMurray & Sons began install-ing commercial/industrial roofing in the early 60’s. In 2012, McMurray & Sons, Inc. acquired Gills Indoor Air Quality and once again expanded their services. Today, in addition to roofing, they also offer insulation, weatherization, heating, ventilation and air conditioning services to the Rogue River Valley.

McMurray & Sons offers free home energy evaluations. These evaluations identify:

* Increased energy consumption due to air leakage* Moisture/condensation problems* Solutions to uncomfortable drafts caused by cold air leaking in from the outdoors* Contamination of home air quality from indoor air pollution

The Blower Door TestThis test identifies air leakage in

doorways. A “blower door” is fitted into one of your doorways & turned on to negatively pressurize your home.

The “blower door” measures the leakage around your doors, windows, vents & air ducts (measured in cubic feet of air leakage per minute or CFM50).

Once the trouble spots are identified, the leaks are repaired, leaving you with a more cost efficient home.

Through McMurray’s partnership with Energy Trust of Oregon, they can provide cash incentives that help for the cost of your Blower Door Test.

Certified technicians will also con-duct a duct leakage test to determine the amount of air leaking from your duct-work.

After the duct leakage testOnce your home has been tested,

it’s time for McMurray & Sons to fix the energy leaks and increase the energy efficiency of your home. They will help identify tax rebates & energy incentives

that can help cover the costs of these ser-vices.

Sealing ductworkIf your ductwork needs sealing, we

seal the leaks and conduct a second duct leakage test to determine the reduction.

Electric-heated mobile homes:Energy Trust of Oregon will cover

the entire cost!Framed homes: Some incentives are available.

Air sealingSealing the shell of your home —

walls, doors, ceiling, windows and floors from air leaks is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to increase comfort and energy efficiency. Sealing air leaks reduces drafts, controls mois-ture, keeps out pollutants and improves overall comfort.

Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel, like those around doors and windows.

InsulationProperly insulating your floors,

walls and attic keeps you comfortable throughout the year, reduces your heat-ing and cooling costs, reduces outside noise, and saves you energy.

Before beginning an insulation proj-ect, have McMurray & Sons perform an air leakage test and seal any air leaks in your home to maximize the performance of your insulation.

For more information on how you can make your home more energy effi-cient, contact McMurray & Sons, Inc. at 541-779-9334.

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BEDS, FUTONS & MATTRESSES

Medford Mattress was first established in 1989, and its success is primarily based on friendly family sales & service. The original owners, retired in 2003. Rod and Peg purchased the business and continued the same friendly service that Medford Mattress was known for.

Our goal at Medford Mat-tress and Mattress Experts is to provide the best prices and service in the valley. Our “old school” style of doing business is something that our customers truly appreci-

ate. As this valley has grown over the years, we have faced corporate companies moving in with ‘best prices and ser-vice’ claims. These declara-tions are something we often hear disputed by our returning customers, unfortunately for them this is easily backed up with just a little research.

Our company has grown through the years and we have had to add to our family of staff in order to continue meeting the needs of our customers. Hiring like-minded employees was a real challenge, but we

have been successful there as well. Medford Mattress began with one employee in 2003 and we now have sixteen.

Our people live right here and have families that have grown up in the Rogue Valley. Thanks to our strong continued relationships, we have grown from one store to three. As the owners of Medford Mattress, and now Mattress Experts, we are pleased to have each of these people working with us. We are confident that you will find the best prices and service at our stores, often saving hun-dreds of dollars in most cases.

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BEDS, FUTONS & MATTRESSES


As you walk though the doors at Draperies and Things you immediately enter a professionally decorated show-room. To be more precise, what you are experiencing is a Hunter Douglas Gallery, just one of six showrooms lo-cated in Oregon. The selection of win-dow coverings, styles and colors can be overwhelming to many of us, at least until you talk with owners, Craig & Merry Reeves.

Established in 1981, Drap-eries and Things is a full service Hunter Douglas Design and Ser-vice Center. The choice to part-ner with Hunter Douglas was an easy one for Craig and Merry. Not only is Hunter Douglas the oldest manufacture of window cover-ings (founded in 1919, Window Coverings since 1947), they also have a selection and a limited life-time warranty which can not be matched. They even have a pro-gram called the “Right Choice Prom-ise”. This is where you have 21 days to experience their products in your home or business, and, if for any reason you are unhappy, they will replace them and start over!

For those of us who are not sure what will look best, free design consult-ing is available to all their customers. You will not feel pressured or uncom-fortable working with Craig and Merry. “We work on our clients time frame,” says Craig. “We come to their home or office, consider what they want to ac-

windows. Hunter Douglas’ innova-tive, energy-efficient window covering products can significantly reduce this energy loss, save on heating and cool-ing costs and contribute to protecting the environment. And when it comes to privacy, you choose from styles which can completely block out light to other

styles which can diminish harmful sun rays while still being able to see through them.

On the safety side of things, do you still have smaller children in your home or do they visit? With Hunter Douglas, you don’t need to worry. From cordless manual and motorized operating systems, retractable lift cords, cord tension-ers and wand controls, they offer a wide array of innovative lifting system options for enhanced child and pet safety as well as especially easy operation.

Craig and Merry Reeves have spent the last 31 years serving Jackson County area residents. Their work can be seen in thousands of homes and of-fices not just in our immediate area, but throughout the entire Northwest. Before you make up your mind where to pur-chase your next window coverings, you owe it to yourself to see just what your options are. Draperies and Things of-fer a full variety of products which can match many different budgets.

Draperies N Things is conveniently located right off the I-5 Freeway Exit 24 in Phoenix. Open M-F 10 to 5:30, Sat 10-2. Call 541-535-2790.

complish, find out what their likes and dislikes are when it comes to design. We then make recommendations and give them plenty of time to consider which way to go.

As an authorized Hunter Douglas Gallery, Craig and Merry can repair any damaged Hunter Douglas blinds

or other name brands regardless of how old they are or where they were origi-nally purchased. They also provide maintenance for your blinds which can include removal, cleaning, adjusting and reinstallation.

Blinds and window coverings play many important roles in a living or of-fice setting. First, they can provide beauty, continuity and style. Secondly, but just as important, is the control of the environment and how it interacts with the outside weather. Almost 50% of a home’s energy is lost through its

Draperies ‘N’ Things - Hunter Douglas Gallery

BLINDS & WINDOW TREATMENTS


BLINDS & WINDOW TREATMENTS


Family owned and operated, we have over 40 years combined experi-ence in the flooring industry which assures our customers we have the knowledge, skill and ability to handle all your flooring requirements.

We strive to lead the industry in customer service and ultimate satisfac-tion. We grew up in the Rogue Valley. We are your friends, your neighbors, your customers.

We are community minded and have supported JPR, Britt Festivals and Medford National Little League. A pair of our owners took on 3 foster sons (all brothers) and adopted them in March 2012. As our business grows, so will our sponsorships of various local organizations such as the Dunn House and Hope House.

A Little History:A couple of guys making money

for other people dreamt of one day being their own boss. The dream morphed into a business plan and the plan was executed.

Completely Floored opened Feb-ruary of 2007 and took off like its hair was on fire. The first month we exceed-ed our expected earnings by 40%. The orders were coming in before we were even done remodeling the showroom. Things were looking good. Little did

we know that we had started a business at the beginning of the biggest reces-sion since the Great Depression.

The first year went well, all con-sidering. We had our share of struggles but were satisfied with our progress.

The second year brought the sting of our countries economic problems. We made adjustments accordingly and continued to maintain status quo.

Two of our partners are masters of the budget so it came to be SOP to require a company Powwow to buy a box of pencils. Sounds ridiculous but it seems to be working.

We stretched our marketing imagi-nations, flexed our cold call dialing fin-gers and prepared to attend any event to advertise ourselves that fit into our meager advertising budget.

As the daily headlines offered nothing but financial gloom and doom, we were forced to take things a step further by sacrificing a sales person/owner, Bob Wood, to installations, thereby reducing labor costs. Bob has over 20 years experience installing so it was the logical choice.

Even though his body did not ap-preciate it, it was a very sound busi-ness decision and allowed our com-pany to connect with customers on an additional level. Having the owner of the company on his hands and knees in their home seems to please some people. Thankfully, Bob is back in the showroom doing much better now that he is pleasing customers in the upright position.

The economy, at least locally, seems to have turned a corner in the right direction. Things are looking up and we are all very satisfied that our hard work, dedication and sacri-fice paid off.

We know we owe our success to those referral and repeat customers who keep touting our value. We sa-lute you!

You Will Be Floored!

CARPETS & FLOORING


Our facility in Central Point is brand new with state-of-the-art tech-nology and advances to make your visits as rapid and painless as pos-sible. In fact, Dr. Sanford prides him-self on reducing the number of trips you have to make to the dentist for any given procedure.

Dr. Ross San-ford’s award-win-ning dental career began in a rather unique way. Fol-lowing in his fa-ther’s footsteps as a second-generation dentist, Dr. San-ford completed his

requirements and qualified as a li-censed practitioner before his final year of dental school was complete, leaving his classmates in awe.

He has since gone on to practice in three states as a member of half a dozen dental groups and societies. After serving as a member of many regional and state-wide boards in Nevada, as well as a member of the International advisory committee for the Academy of LDS Dentists,

he was nominated for special hon-ors to the Pierre Fauchard Academy International Dental Honor Orga-nization in 2001, where he has re-

mained as an advisory member since.

Dr. Sanford learned to speak Spanish fluently as a young man when he lived in Spain for 2 years. He uses that to his advan-tage each year as he trav-els to Central and South America to serve the less fortunate. His favorite ac-tivities have been to teach in Dental Schools in Hon-duras and Peru. To date he has made 10 trips to pro-vide dentistry in several countries. In addition, he serves here in the Rogue

Valley with several local charities including St. Vincent’s when the mobile van is in town. He is very pleased to call the Rogue Valley home now and looks forward to welcoming you to his practice.

Call today for a free dental con-sultation: 541-644-8300.

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DENTISTRY


DENTISTRY


Perhaps best known for stoves, Orley’s has some 200 in stock, in-cluding wood, pellet and gas stoves. Their most efficient (92%) seller is the Blaze King wood stove that can burn 40+ hours on one load of wood, and can be the sole heating source for homes up to 3,500 square feet. One of the largest wood stove dealers in Oregon, Orley’s also carries Ava-lon, Hearthstone. Lopi and other quality brands, with prices ranging from $900 to $4,000+. Wood stoves can save you from 40 to 70 percent on heat-ing costs, and right now the government is offer-ing a 10 percent up to $300 tax credit.

Owned by Larry Mil-ligan, Sr., Orley’s is a family owned business established in the 1950’s by Larry’s father and un-cle, originally located off North Pacific Highway in Medford. In 1984 Larry Sr. bought the busi-ness and moved it to its current loca-tion. Larry’s wife, Patricia serves as office manager and Larry Jr. serves as sales manager.

For year-round comfort, therapy and exercise, our Catalina spas are a welcome addition to any home. The largest volume Catalina dealer in Or-egon, Orley’s features only the high-

est quality spas made today. Catalina spas, for example, are known to re-quire much less servicing than other makes. The Catalina is considered the most therapeutic spa on the mar-ket, with strategically positioned jets to accurately massage your body’s pressure points. Be sure to come into

the Medford store to see our line of swim-exercise spas.

Is this the upcoming summer you’ll invest in a swimming pool? If so, consider the Sea Breeze above-ground pool—one of the popular Splash-A-Round pools on display at Orley’s Stove & Spa.

The Sea Breeze features com-plete portability—easy to assemble and disassemble quickly with no

tools required. It offers the utmost in durability, made with galvanized steel framework and heavy gauge polyester material that lead the com-petition in puncture and tear resis-tance. It comes with a 30-year war-ranty and a pump system just like an in-ground pool. Choose the size you

want at Orley’s. Above-ground pool prices range from about $2,000 to around $6,000.

“During our many years in the business,” says Larry Sr., “we’ve learned to recognize and select products that are known for their superior quality. You may find cheaper pools, spas and stoves elsewhere, but here at Orley’s you’ll find only those that will en-sure your long-term sat-isfaction. Featuring these quality products, and tak-ing time to determine our

customers’ specific needs, account for our success today.”

Orley’s Stoves & Spas has con-tinued to grow for over a half a cen-tury by always offering top quality products matched with personalized service and follow-through with each customer, new and established.This company is truly a good example of what the Rogue Valley offers to it’s locals, both new and established.

Orley’s Keeps You Comfortable Year-Round with the Best in Stoves, Spas, Swim Spas, Gazebos,

Above-Ground Pools and Pellet BBQ’s.

FIREPLACES, STOVES & SPAS

Larry & Patricia Milligan


Welcome to Southern Ore-gon Foot and Ankle, L.L.C. Dr. Merrill and staff are pleased to welcome you to our practice. We want our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand their health issues. From your first visit to Southern Oregon Foot and Ankle L.L.C. it will estab-lish a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain im-portant background infor-mation, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. To

understand what to expect for your first visit to our practice, you can enter our website at www.sofootankle.com, there you can read through our “New Patients” page. You’ll find all

the practical information you need, such as a map and di-rections to our office, practice hours, payment policies and more. There’s also background information about our com-mitted staff and our first visit procedures. You can even save

some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment. One other area available on our website is our “Patient

Education” section. We believe that informed pa-tients are better equipped to make decisions regard-ing their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of edu-cational topics. Our mission at South-ern Oregon Foot and

Ankle, L.L.C., is to provide you with the best care of your feet here in Southern Oregon. When your feet feel good, you feel good. You can contact Southern Oregon Foot and Ankle, L.L.C by calling 541-776-3338

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FURNITURE - RETAIL

In-Home Design AssistanceDream it., Create it, Love it.

Free design assistance in your home or in-store. If you ask us, picking out new furniture should be fun. And, when you work with us, it is. We make the process as easy as possible by helping you envision what your furniture and your entire room will look like.

Visit us today to create a single sofa or an entire room. We’ll help you bring it all together. Quickly & easily bring your dream rooms to life in absolutely amazing 3-D visual reality. Customize furniture styles and fabrics, change the room shape, add windows and doors… In fact, anything you can do in a real room, you can do on the La-Z-Boy 3D Room Planner!

We Are Big on Comfort!So often, small details make a

big difference. Like customizable lumbar firmness. One-touch reclin-ing. Extra long footrests. An ergo-nomic handle. Cushions “zoned” for optimal firmness and lasting com-fort & so much more.

Locally owned and operat-ed, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries opened in September 2007 along I-5 just off the Phoenix exit. After having introduced their franchise to Bend, Oregon, Allen Pfeifer and family decided to bring their brand to the beautiful Rogue Valley.

The Pfeifers originally chose the La-Z-Boy line because of this com-pany’s long history and fine tradition of building high quality, long-lasting recliners & furniture.

Born in the USAIn 1927, two young cousins

from Monroe, Michigan – Edward M. Knabusch and Edwin J. Shoe-

maker – created a wood-slat chair with a reclining back that allowed hardworking families to relax after a long day – and the world’s first recliner was born! The La-Z-Boy recliner was a big hit in Monroe and soon, the nation.

Steadily over the last 85 years, La-Z-Boy has expanded beyond recliners and now has comfort-able furniture in all shapes and sizes. With factories and employees across the nation and world, this homegrown family business has come a long way from its humble roots in a Michigan cornfield.

Committed to America!Today, La-Z-Boy is hard at

work building an all-American in-vention right here on American soil. With the headquarters still based in Monroe, Mich., five U.S. manufac-turing plants, four distribution cen-ters and nearly 350 furniture gal-leries, La-Z-Boy and it’s franchise owners employ more than 5,000 people nationwide in the pursuit of comfortable, long lasting furniture.

Every day, they proudly pro-duce recliners, sofas, chairs and more by hardworking, dedicated employees. These fine people are driven by the same determination and commitment to quality and comfort that set them on the road to success 85 years ago.

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When you are in need of a medical professional, the last thing you want to do is spend hours in a waiting room, fill-ing out loads of forms. At Valley Imme-diate Care, we make it easy to provide all the necessary information online, be-fore you arrive at one of our four loca-tions in Southern Oregon. This secure online registration which is called “Click-VIC” is not mandatory, it’s just a convenience we offer in addi-tion to our full service walk-in pro-gram that does not require a prear-ranged appointment.

How does the Click VIC pro-gram work?

With Click VIC, you can wait to see the doctor at home, at the of-fice or anywhere you have a com-puter and phone. So why wait in the Valley Immediate Care lobby when you can Click VIC and Wait In Your Comfort Zone! Simply fill out a registration form and submit it to Valley Immediate Care. Within 15 minutes a Valley Immediate Care receptionist will call you to confirm receipt of your reg-istration form as well as inform you of your estimated wait time. Once an exam room is ready for you, we will call you again and advise you to come in for your exam or treatment.

Please dial 911 if you have any emergency such as chest pains, un-controlled bleeding, opened fractures, poisoning, constant vomiting, serious breathing problems, or any situation you

deem life or limb threatening. Online check-in is NOT for emergency treat-ment. Valley Immediate Care is not a substitute for hospital care in emergency situations. If you are experiencing any of these conditions please don’t call our office, just dial 911 immediately.

A few items to consider when us-

ing Valley Immediate Care’s Click VIC Online Check-In System:

At Valley Immediate Care, most insurance companies are welcome. So if you plan to use insurance, please re-member to bring your insurance card and photo identification. The co-pay or deductible amount you will pay is deter-mined by your employer and insurance plan. Upon receipt of your registration forms, our staff will kindly attempt to confirm this amount so you’ll know what your visit will cost before you are

treated and avoid unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses.

If you are a self paying patient, we are happy to share our fees with you be-fore you are seen so you will know what to expect. Payment is due at the time of service unless other arrangements are made beforehand.

Valley Immediate Care clinics are open late, seven days a week, 365 days per year! In an effort to ensure each patient’s medical needs are addressed within a timely manner, our Click VIC Online Check-In System will be disabled an hour prior to closing and will remain disabled until business hours resume the following day.

Once we call you to come to the clinic, you should leave for the clinic right away to ensure your spot in line.

Click VIC is not to be used for services which do not re-quire a physician such as drug screens and flu shots.

How do I check in using Click-VIC?Simply fill out the Patient Regis-

tration Form online for the appropriate clinic location and click submit! You will receive a “Confirmation of Submis-sion” message with further instructions. If you do not, please review your patient registration form, ensure all required in-formation has been entered and resub-mit your registration form. If once again you do not receive a “Confirmation of Submission” message, please contact our office at 541-734-9030.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

The Beauty of Stonework Without the Weight and Cost of Traditional Masonry

Modern construction techniques combined with the artistry of a skilled craftsman has made the impossible, possible. Now you can have that stone fireplace right where the contractor told you it could no go originally.

Traditional stone work requires it to be built prior to framing. Now you can take an existing wall, floor or ceiling and have a variety of stone-work textures applied, hand carved and colored to your desire. After the work is done, all you are going to hear is, “Wow...what beautiful stone work!”

This type of unique application can be used indoors or out. Wherever traditional stonework is called for, you can use this modern technique to match existing interior or exterior de-cor. You pick the type of stone, you pick the color, you pick location.

Time is a valuable asset in today’s world. You can have a wall, fireplace, patio or house frontage completed in significantly less time than traditional masonry. With remodels, very little demolition or reconstruction is re-quired. Our applications can be placed onto any wall surface without the need of additional supports or anchors.

What about those flower plant-ers in the front or back yard. Does your old brick barbeque need a face lift? Yes, we can turn a worn out bar-

beque into a backyard chef’s master-piece.

One of the most common build-ing materials for walls is concrete block which is either left in its natural state or painted. We can take such a

surface and create a stone or brick ef-fect which would make even the most seasoned, Ol’ Tyme Master Mason Blush.

So, whatever your needs from new construction to remodels, from a three story fireplace to a bath/shower area...we can do it. We can do it at less the cost, less the time and less the mess.

Sometimes you may not know ex-actly what you want. We have a full variety of textures and colors to pick from. We also custom design around your existing features and fixtures if desired. We help you with the design and work with your existing design-ers or contractors to obtain the desired results.

Our work will stand the test of time with full customer satisfaction. Ask us about our testimonial list of our happy customers.

To learn more about obtaining the beauty of stonework without the weight and cost of traditional ma-sonry, call LTL Builders LLC, ask for Greg at 541-324-7709. We can pro-vide you with a free estimate and de-sign ideas to help make your dreams come true.


Are you new to the area? One of the most frustrating things to overcome in a new environment is realizing you are temporarily out of your comfort zone. You need to establish new relationships with everyone from your Dentist to where you do your shopping.

When it comes to purchasing fine jewelry, most of us would obtain a refer-ral from a friend or relative. This “word of mouth” referral base is how we built Gold & Gems over the past three decades.

Just recently, we expanded from our Ashland store to a second location in Medford. The greeting we received in Medford has been wonderful.

This is a family-owned company headed by Richard & Ron Hansen. We employ a friendly, highly trained team of jewelry professionals. Our team con-sists of Gemologists, Designers, Model makers, Goldsmiths, Platinumsmiths, Stonesetters and Customer Service Rep-resentatives all devoted to delivering top quality jewelry treasures to our valued customers.

Consistently voted #1 jeweler and “favorite business ” in our local com-munity, we have built this business on honesty, a high code of ethics, and of course exceptional jewelry and service.

Recently, Gold&Gems has taken on a line of diamonds that we are extemely excited about. We are now Southern Or-egon’s exclusive distributor for Hearts for Eternity Diamonds™. These diamonds are amazing in their cut, clarity and bril-liance. Only 1% of the worlds diamond qualify to be a hearts and arrow diamond.

At Gold&Gems, we have always earned our business by providing some-thing better. The Hearts for Eternity jew-elry collection has given us the ability to provide our customers with the most per-fectly cut diamonds in the world. “They are a true pleasure to represent.” says Ron Hansen. “I truly feel that Hearts for Eternity offers the best overall value for the diamond consumer, world wide. We are very proud to offer these amazing dia-monds to Southern Oregon and through our web-store.”Hearts and Arrows

When viewed through special scopes, the HFE Diamond reflects a pattern of Hearts and Arrows- a visual phenomenon that appears only in the fin-est, ideal cut, round brilliant diamonds.

When such diamonds are placed under the scope, one can see the unique effect of the special pattern.

The eight perfect Hearts and Arrow shafts: Visible from the diamond’s table are the reflections of the eight pavilion facets and the arrowheads of the bezel facets. The circle of eight hearts seen through the diamond’s pavilion is the re-flection of the lower girdle’s facets, while the eight small arrow marks is the reflec-tion of the pavilion’s main facets. As a

result, one can see why all the facets need to be aligned, and even a slight deviation from perfect symmetry will result in a distorted pattern.

Hearts and Arrows CutProportions are the diamonds, mea-

surements, and dimensions. When a dia-mond is ideally cut, light rays enter the diamond from all sides, and are bent to-wards the centre of the stone, reflecting back through the top in a blaze of light. In order to achieve the ideal HFE pro-portions, the diamond’s measurements need to fall within the range calculated by Tolkowsky, allowing maximum bril-liance and no light leakage- like a perfect hall of mirrors.

How to See the HFE Diamond:Viewed through the Eroscope in-

cluded with HFE purchases, one can clearly see the distinctive arrows pat-tern at home. Each customers should feel confident in the value of an HFE product, which is why we provide the HFE Ero-scope for viewing at your leisure.

I encourage you to call us, or email us using our convenient online form if you have questions regarding fine jew-elry, gemstones or just any issue.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday and the

telephone number is 541-245-1585 (Medford)

or 541-488-2753 (Ashland). www.goldandgems.com.

Gold&Gems welcomes a new line of DiamondsWe are now the exclusive distributor for Hearts for Eternity Diamonds™

JEWELERY

KING RICHARD RON JENNIFER JASON

ROMY DEBBI JOSH ROB BELLA


Wine Tasting and Touring in the Rogue Valley RegionIs a Great Bunch of Fun and a Delicious Education!

Southern Oregon, or more specifi-cally the Rogue Valley and Applegate Valley offer a unique opportunity to taste and experience locally grown grape va-rietals and blended wines that compete with any other famous winemaking re-gion of the world. This area is unique in that it has the ideal characteristics for growing a large variety of quality grapes within a small region.

The Rogue Valley’s American Vi-ticultural Area (AVA) is comprised of three distinct river valleys, each with slightly different grape cultivating char-acteristics. The warmest and driest of the three valleys in the Rogue region -- Bear Creek Valley runs parallel with the I-5 corridor. Its climate is similar to France’s Bordeaux region and is well suited for growing highly prized grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec and Syrah.

Not to be outdone, the Applegate Valley, which is south of Grants Pass and east of Bear Creek Valley, beautifully stretches out along the path of the Ap-plegate River, the valley’s more moder-ate climate is generally drier and warmer than the Illinois Valley to its west, yet not as warm and dry as Bear Creek Val-ley to the east. Its vineyards are planted

to Bordelaise varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardon-nay and Zinfandel.

To the west of the Applegate Valley Appellation, and still within the Rogue Valley Appellation, the Illinois Valley is furthest of the three valleys from the pri-mary population areas. High elevation and a marine influence, spilling over the coastal mountains to the west, are major elements of this valley’s distinct terrain. These influences make the Illinois Val-ley’s microclimate suitable for growing high-quality Burgundian varieties such as Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, early Muscat and Gamay Noir.

So whether you are well schooled at wine appreciation or not, planning a few days of wine touring is a “must do” activity now that you are living in this beautifully located region. Of course, we recommend that the best way to take in the various wineries worry-free is to plan to pack a nice picnic, invite some new friends or visiting family, and schedule one of our limousines so that you can take in the beautiful landscapes from the comfort of a luxuriously appointed ve-hicle with your own personal chauffeur to guide you in your quest.

With all of the wineries to choose

from, and more tasting rooms opening every year, it is simply impossible to take them all in during a single day. Wine making is an art as well as a skill, so be patient with yourself and allow the time to savor the uniquely wonderful charac-teristics of each winery and their signa-ture offerings. The summer and autumn seasons are just perfect for enjoying the scenery but most wineries stay open year round just in case you miss a few.

At Taste of Honey Limousine, we pay attention to the little details that will make your winery tour a day without hassle or worry. We always have your personal experience in mind and we feel that the best way to maximize your en-joyment of the day or of that special eve-ning is to have your very own chauffeur at the wheel.

We specialize in winery tours, wed-dings, anniversaries, quinceaneras and all other special events that make up the milestones of one’s lifetime. We also provide elegant transportation for busi-ness and corporate events as well as air-port service day or night.

Give us a call at 541-779-5123 to find out how affordable it is to schedule a limousine. We help guide you so that your day is one filled with fun and price-less memories.

LIMOUSINE SERVICE & WINERY TOURS


Creating beautiful smiles is our goal, and the success of that has a lot to do with the wonderful patients we have in our Medford Orthodontic office. Dr Gary May has helped Medford OR residents attain the beautiful smiles they deserve with the lat-est innovations with orth-odontic care. Our office uses Invisalign and the Damon System braces to create new smiles that will last a lifetime. We know that successful orthodontic treatment can only occur when patient, parents or spouse, the or-thodontist and staff all work together. We are ded-icated to this “team effort” approach, which requires the patients and their fam-ily to be as informed as possible in the many facets of treatment. With this goal in mind, we urge you to explore our website to learn more about us (www.mayortho.com), our commitment to you and your orthodontic needs.

We recognize that every pa-

tient has different goals and desires, and we pride ourselves on indi-vidualizing every treatment plan to exceed your expectations. Whether you’re an adult, teen or child, our knowledgeable doctor and staff are

committed to helping you achieve your goals for your teeth and face as well as providing balance and harmony for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles. Your individual treatment de-pends upon a close professional working relationship, and Dr. Gary

May will make every effort to dis-cuss and explain the specifics of your treatment in detail. Please feel free to inquire about any aspect of your treatment at any time since

your understanding and cooperation are absolute-ly essential for the results we all seek. We are proud to serve the residents of Med-ford, Oregon and the sur-rounding Rogue Valley. We utilize the latest ad-vances in the orthodontic industry, such as the new Damon Q and CLEAR braces and Invisalign. Our doctor invests hun-dreds of hours every year to stay at the forefront of the profession to ensure that you receive the most

effective care possible to meet your individual needs. For Invisalign, Damon Braces and more, call your Medford, Or-egon, orthodontist, Dr. Gary May for a Free Initial Consultation.

Office at 1625 E. McAndrews Rd., Medford Suite B, 541.779.3003

Orthodontic Treatment Worth Smiling About

ORTHODONTICS & BRACES


Medford & Surrounding Area Tops the List for Real Estate Come Back During the next 5 Years!

BrokerFounder of the Oregon Green ExpoHost of the Green Economy TV Show on KOBI Channel 5

REAL ESTATE

Don McCoy on Real Estatein Jackson County

SOLD$525,000July 2013

$525,0004 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,016 Sq. Ft.SW Medford, Built 1994 Fabulous Views from the foothills of Southwest Medford, in the heart of prominent vineyards and orchards. Gated entrance, paved driveway to this immaculate 4 bedroom 4 full bath 3000 sq. ft. home on nearly 2 acres. Wrap around deck to large open formal dining room. Daylight base-ment offers a wet bar, sauna and full bath. Easy to show. 2101 Carpenter Hill Road, Medford, Oregon 97501

$195,0002 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 916 Sq. Ft.Ashland, Built 2008 Upscale condo living in Ashland! Quality through-out, all furniture included for a turn-key living/investment opportunity. 2nd floor views with pri-vate balcony. Elevator for easy move in. Garbage and building maintenance included in HOA dues of $100/mo. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within short walking distances. Possible owner carry w/ terms.

2205 Ashland Street, #203, Ashland, Oregon 97520

$339,9003 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,100 Sq. Ft. Rogue River N., Built 2010 On 1.2 acre. Room for horses/mini-farm with 3-stall shedrow barn, both with 50 year metal roof. Home features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, lots of counter space. Surround sound throughout living room, hardwood and tile floors. Jetted tub and ex-tra large shower in the master. Mature fruit trees, raised garden beds and a great well. Bird watchers enjoy!

5304 E Evans Creek Rd,Rogue River, Oregon 97537

Have you ever wondered why some people can buy or sell homes while others will struggle for months and even years? With interest rates the lowest ever, there are many great opportunities out there to invest in...but where are they and how do I find them? These questions and many more are answered daily by Don McCoy for his clients.

Just last month Don sold a Have you ever wondered why some people can buy or sell homes while others will struggle for months and even years? With interest rates the lowest ever, there are many great opportunities out there to invest in...but where are they and how do I find them? These ques-tions and many more are answered dai-ly by Don McCoy for his clients.

Just last month Don sold a beau-tiful home here in Medford area for

$525,000. Properties are starting to move and the interest rates have never been better. Don has recently listed a home located on Carpenter Hill Rd in Medford. This hilltop real estate has views, a private driveway and a warm comfortable floor plan. This property is listed at $525,000. At over 3000 square feet, this home is priced to sell.

As the areas first EcoBroker and Earth Advantage trained real estate agent, Dons passion for quality high-performance homes in both new con-struction and in remodeling has led to his special expertise in helping com-munities focus on developing sustain-able design and living on local and re-gional levels as well.

Don has gone on to receive addi-tional training in building science, en-ergy, and environmental issues directly related to real estate transactions,

in both the residential and the com-mercial areas of the marketplace. He completed numerous educational op-portunities through USGBC LEED for Homes, Energy Star presentations for Contractors & Architects, and a com-pleted State of Oregon Building Code class including the High Performance Homes presentation. Don is an Energy Trust Trade Ally of Oregon, EcoBro-ker Certified® and Earth Advantage S.T.A.R.

In recent years, Don has devel-oped a television documentary series on “The Green Economy and Green Building in Southern Oregon,” and it is with excitement and enthusiasm that he helps promote, consult and educate the language of Green through his TV shows, power point, speaking, writ-ing, panel discussions and trade shows. Contact Don at 541-261-3542


When you need tires and wheel products for your vehicle, Qual-ity Tire has always been the place to go to in the Medford, OR area for the past 20 years. Estab-lished in 1991, owners Scott Pollacheck and Joel Harris have prided themselves on giving their customers the best possible service. Come into our convenient loca-tion at 1910 Table Rock Rd., Medford, OR, any-time between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Fri-day for all of your automotive needs. Customers can contact Quality Tire at 541-770-6827, or contact us online.

As its name implies Quality Tire specializes in providing its custom-ers with the best possible passen-ger and performance tires available, with only top national brands such as MICHELIN®, BFGoodrich® and Uniroyal® offered to our custom-ers. Thanks to our online tire finder, customers can input their vehicle’s

make, model and year to find appro-priate tires from the comfort of their

homes. If you have additional ques-tions, our qualified staff can assist

you anytime with questions to pro-vide you with the best possible tires and wheels to fit your driving needs and budget. Quality Tire can also as-sist you with your tire service needs, including regular and low profile tire installation, computer spin balancing, flat repairs, and rotations.

If your vehicle needs mechani-cal repairs or preventive maintenance, look no further than Quality Tire. Get

the full potential from your vehicle when it is serviced for preventive main-tenance or other mechanical work by our superb techni-cians. We specialize in brake work and TPMS. Come in to-day to Quality Tire to see what our staff can do for you and your vehicle.

Call us today at 541-770-6827 ir

visit us at 1910 Table Rock Road, Medford.

It’s What You Don’t See That Makes A Difference!

TIRE & WHEELS


TIRE & WHEELS


Sunscape Window Tinting is not just another tint shop. We specialize in Residential, Commercial and Automo-tive Window Tinting. We are also your certified installers for 3M paint protec-tions films. We also design and install custom graphics either in window film or vinyl stickers. We are your one stop tint shop! We have a simple philosophy: do things right the first time!

After 17 years we have learned that there is no such thing as a small job. Whether you need your personal car tint-ed, your new home protected or a com-plete face lift on your 20 story building, we believe that quality installation and the best customer service possible is what it takes to stay alive in any type of business. After being in the business for this long, we pride ourselves on keeping at the top of our game.

We are actively attending seminars and classes to keep our techniques current., as well as participating and placing in sev-eral window tinting competitions. We feel this gives us an advantage over our competition. Here are a few reasons that set us apart from our competitors.

Automotive Window TintingThere are so many reasons to have

you car tinted. Some buy window film because it looks good. Others need UV protection, while many simply want to keep out the heat and reduce unwanted glare. Whether it’s your first sports car or the family SUV, we have films that

will give you the protection you are looking for whatever your needs.

Residential & Commercial Window Tinting

The fact is that the sun will destroy everything in its path. Harmful UV rays can and will ruin the inside of your home or building. Carpet, hardwood floors,drapes and your furniture are at risk. Window film is the only product that offers you protection against the UV rays and still allow you to enjoy the lights that brightens your day. Safety, security and anti-graffiti film offer even more protection.

We basically offer the best of the best when it comes to residential or commercial space window tinting. Our #1 selling brand of residential film is the Sunscape Select designer films by Madico. The Sunscape Select films are specifically designed for today’s modern home. Low reflectivity, high heat rejec-tion and absolutely the best clarity and

quality in the window film business. Lifetime manufacturer warranty on both the film and labor but more importantly the Sunscape Select films come standard with a 5 year glass breakage warranty and 5 year seal failure warranty.

Sunscape Select Designer films are Duel Pane “Safe” and are manufactured to work with modern Low “E” window systems. The Sunscape Select will reject almost 100% of the harmful Ultra Violet rays and will block as high as 89% of the unwanted heat and glare. We stock a full line of Ceramic, Dual Reflective, Neutral and Soft Bronze window films. We also from time to time need to match

existing films therefore we have ac-cess to other films. We also buy from Madico, Llumar, Suntek, Johnson Window Films and V-Kool.

If you are looking to have your commercial building or personal home tinted, we again feel that your experience with us will be pleas-ant and professional. We offer free in home estimates. We offer a wide range of window films depending on your application needs. Anti-graffiti films, non-reflective films, dual re-flective films, ceramic films, decora-tive window films even clear window

films, we offer it all.We are fully insured and we are a

licensed and bonded contractor in the state of Oregon. We invite you to stop in and take a tour of our new facility at 2001 Biddle Road in Medford, Oregon. Our office hours are Monday- Friday 9:00 A.M to 5:30 P.M and by appoint-ment only on Saturdays.

WINDOW TINTING

Window Tinting is

Sunscreen for Your

Automobile, Home or Business!

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AUTO REPAIR & DIAGNOSTICS


BEAUTY SALON


BICYCLES & HOBBIES


CABINETRY & COUNTERTOPS


FINANCIAL PLANNING


GARAGE DOORS


MEDICAL ALTERNATIVES


NURSERY - PLANTS, TREES & SHRUBS


STORAGE - HOUSEHOLD, BOATS & RV’s

Welcome to beautiful Rogue Valley Oregon, we hope that your transition is going smoothly. If while during your move, you have a need for a safe and convenient place to store your belongings while getting settled into your new home, we hope that you will give us a call!

When you store your possessions in our facility, you don’t have to worry. All of our units are protected by a security fence. At night, our facility is brightly lighted. Additionally, we have resident managers that are available, electronic gates, and a high-tech surveillance system.

• Convenient Central Location• Residential or Commercial Use• Six Unit Sizes to Choose From• Gated Area for Boats, RV’s, etc.• Open Every Day of the Week• Tall Security Fence Protection• Resident Managers on Location• High Tech Surveillance System• Electronic Gates at Entrance• Close to the I-5 Freeway Exits

Ask About Our “New-Movers” Special!2700 Bullock RoadMedford, Oregon

www.medfordministorage.net

Serving the Medford Area Since 1973

Mini Storage Warehouse541-779-1333

Offering Special Rates forCustomers Making Annual Payments

Conveniently Located Next To Highway 5

541-779-1333

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From earliest times the ma-jor obstacle to travel between the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon and Shasta Valley of northern Cal-ifornia has been the ridge of moun-tains called the “Siskiyous.” The name comes from the Indian word for “broom tailed horse.” Legend has it that the first white man the Indians met in this area was rid-ing a horse with its tail cut off square like a broom. The white man asked the Indians for the name of the Mountains, but mis-understood their reply. He thought they were naming the mountains when actually they were talking about his horse’s tail. The name “Siskiyou” endured. The lowest and shortest passage over these mountains is a few miles west of a 1,000-foot tall rock pillar protruding above the mid point of the ridge. Known as “Pilot Rock,” this landmark aided Indians and immigrants, as well as today’s travelers, to locate the best place to cross the mountains. The discovery of gold in both Rogue and Shasta valleys in the 1840’s and 50’s brought more

people over this crossing and soon there was a community known as the village of “Siskiyou.” The peak growth of this village oc-curred during the construction of Railroad Line 3 over the moun-tains in 1887. A train tunnel, dug near the summit beginning at the southeast corner of the village, will be for-

ever famous as the site of the last great train robbery. Three D’Atremont brothers jumped on the train as it was slowly ascend-ing the steep grade north of the entrance to the tunnel. Four men were killed lead-ing authorities to one of the most extensive manhunts in U.S. history. The broth-ers were ultimately captured, tried, and

sentenced to life in prison. The Siskiyou population began to di-minish and finally lost its post of-fice status in 1920. As a young man growing up in the Rogue Valley, Don Callahan dreamed of owning a lodge in the Siskiyou Mountains. Managing a flock of sheep and owning little else, that dream seemed far away.

In 1944 a piece of property mid-way up the mountain on Highway 99 became available. Don sold the sheep and bought the land. After service in World War II, with the help of friends, a pick and shov-el, he chiseled out a building site from the solid rock of the hillside. In 1947 he built a wood and stone building which he named “Calla-han’s Siskiyou Lodge.” The dining room, with eight stools and five tables, opened ini-tially catering to local residents who enjoyed the rustic lodge and its alpine setting. Soon interstate travelers began to appreciate the lodge as well. Anyone who ever traveled “Old 99” can still recall that well known spot. Don married Nilde Cervellin, an immigrant from Italy, in 1951. She brought the great Italian dishes to Callahan’s which are still famous today. Soon guests were standing in line! In April 1964, the original Callahan site was condemned for the new Interstate 5 right of way. Not wanting to be out of business, Don bought a larger piece of land a short distance up the highway below the summit of the Siskiyous and reopened in July of 1965. The site is actually a part of the old vil-lage of Siskiyou. Callahan’s is known throughout the West as an exceptional place to stop for great food, good drinks and good company. It is now be-ing patronized by the fourth gen-eration of original customers. Few restaurants enjoy such extensive acclaim. Ron Bergquist, who had remod-eled Nilde’s kitchen in 1960, and his wife, Donna, purchased Cal-lahan’s on January 2, 1996. Ron brings to the enterprise his exten-sive experience in developing res-taurants and hotels. He was raised in the Rogue Valley. Donna, a na-tive of Texas, brings many years of experience in marketing, promo-tion and advertising. They believe their combined skills will assure the future success and develop-ment of the “Callahan„ tradition.

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