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A
h…Summer!
Summer is finally here – along with a jam-
packed June and a seasonal smorgasbord of
things to do in and around Jacksonville! Topping the list
is Britt Festivals’ “A Taste of Summer,” on Saturday, June
11 from 11-4. This fun-filled opening day celebration of
music, art, wine and food is sponsored by Britt Festivals,
the Chamber of Commerce and Jacksonville Oregon
Business Association (JOBA). In addition to the afternoon
street party, don’t miss the special children’s matinee
and opening night concert with Michael Franti.
On behalf of our grateful readers, the Review thanks
and congratulates Britt Executive Director Jim Fredericks
and his super staff for orchestrating another incredible
pop and classical line-up. With Britt’s new concessions
and innovative guest amenities, the Britt Hill will be one
of THE best places to be this summer!
In addition to keeping up with what’s happening
on the hill, be sure to “friend” us on Facebook and
frequent jacksonvillereview.com – our new site offers
detailed event calendars, breaking news, city council
minutes, columns, fun photos and more! Jo updates the
site every day and is now posting photos that did not
make the print issue. For you food lovers, check out the
array of flavorful photos I snapped as Chef Bill Huebel
of the Jacksonville Inn prepared my all-time favorite
City Snapshot
April 28: The final meeting of the Budget Committee
lasted less than one hour and was a testament to
smoother inter-workings in City Hall. This year’s $6,900,000
budget represents a fully-balanced one and includes a $5
reduction in the Public Safety fee. Additionally, the budget
reflects paying off $20,000 owed on the fire truck, major
cost-saving shifts in the administrative structure of the city
and a 2.5% salary increase for all city employees as per
prior contractual agreement.
May 3 Study Session: Council held a study session
before its regular meeting to learn more about
management practices relevant to the city’s Urban
Renewal district program. Marla Cates, who has
managed the program for Talent and Phoenix for nine
years, gave an informative and fact-filled presentation
wherein she outlined the intricacies of the program for
the council. Jacksonville has been collecting UR taxes
on property tax bills since 2002, when voters narrowly
approved the formation of the taxing district. The
program is scheduled to sunset in 2027. Currently,
Jacksonville’s UR fund takes in about $40,000 more than
it spends on debt service each year. In 2005, UR funds
were tapped to help finance the major reconstruction
of Jacksonville’s multi-million dollar water, sewer and
street lighting project. Of the $6 million total UR funds
available, the city currently owes $1.5 million, of which it
repays nearly $141,000 each year. Once the outstanding
debt is repaid, members of council expressed interest
in examining the use of future UR funds to offer large
grants to private owners of historic downtown core
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pesto-pasta dish! Fans of Kay Faught’s
“My Neighbors Garden,” can dig into more
a monthly garden photo bouquet! For
"Wine Talker" fans, enjoy a pre-opening
photo tour of the Applegate's newest online
winery, Red Lily. FYI: photo-enhanced
articles now include this nifty "Camera" icon!
This summer, please remember the importance of
supporting our local merchants while enjoying the many
wonderful art, food, wine and music offerings in our
Small Town with Big Atmosphere!
About Our Cover:
This month’s cover
image by local professional
photographer David Gibb
was taken during the 2010
Britt season. The image was
chosen by our online readers
and Facebook fans during an
online poll from May 18-21.
Thanks to all our readers
and fans who voted from our
online site and Facebook page.
May 3 City Council meeting:
Council heard from Gary Miller, Executive Director
of ACCESS. Mr. Miller was present to deliver his yearly
update, which included:
• 17 Jacksonville households had applied for and been
provided energy and weatherization assistance,
including insulation, caulking and duct repair services.
• 180 Jacksonville households had been provided
assistance with heating bills.
• 249 Jacksonville households utilized the 23 county-
wide food pantries (a sharp increase from 160).
• 67 Jacksonville households had utilized the ACCESS
free medical equipment loan program, borrowing
wheelchairs, walkers, seats, crutches and medical
beds. This program is not means tested and is open
to any resident of Jackson County.
Mr. Miller complimented the new Medford Food
Project and pointed out that Jacksonville’s involvement
has been substantial and is contributing to the overall
success of feeding needy families. Additionally, Mr.
Miller noted that ACCESS is involved with a food
program at Royal Mobile Estates in Jacksonville,
providing a once-monthly added food distribution day
for the elderly. Mr. Miller, who said he was retiring
in nine days, then received a well-deserved round of
applause and thanks at the conclusion of his remarks.
Council unanimously approved two temporary OLCC
permits to Corks Wine Bar which will be used during the
new Art Amble event.
Council unanimously approved three Transient
Lodging Tax (bed tax) grants to Britt Festivals ($1200) for
the June 11 opening day celebration event, Jacksonville
Snapshot - Cont'd. on Pg. 32
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CITY HALL HAPPENINGS

A Few Minutes with From the Firehouse to
the Mayor Your House
by Paul Becker by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Driving Through Town… Barbecue Safety Tips

A G
s I was driving down 5th
Street on my way to the office
recently, I slowed down
mentally, long enough to look at the
scenery. What an attractive entrance to
downtown! From Royal Mobile Estates
to the corner of California Street, there
is a blend of commercial, residential
and historic structures with trees, lawns
and even a few open spaces. It really
is a pleasant drive. This idea may run
counter to those who have expressed their
negative feelings about the car wash or
three-storied Pioneer Village. I mention
these only because I’ve heard complaints
about them more than any of the other
structures. However, even these add to
the diversity of the street scene.
Upon reaching City Hall, another
thought struck me: “Enjoy the drive
while you can, for like everything else
in our lives, it too will one day be only a
memory.” Already zoned for commercial
new development, one day this will be
nothing more than another street lined
with office buildings and retail stores. In
short, it will be what I call “Everytown,
U.S.A”…and what a shame that will be.
How to prevent it? Ah, but there’s the
rub… for no community can prevent
growth, nor should it want to. But… it
should control it. Yet few seem to. Our
generation should try to pass along some
sense of the beauty in which we live.
Indeed, I have always held the view that
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue
“Burning to Learn”
On June 4, 2011 firefighters from
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue will be burning
a house at 560 “G” Street for training
purposes. At the request of the owner,
the house is slated to be demolished,
therefore providing a real world
classroom for the department.
Beginning about 8:00 am, firefighters
will set and extinguish a series of fires
in the house. Eventually, as the house
becomes unsafe to enter, firefighters will
allow it to burn to the ground. The fire
will be kept under control at all times
with firefighters extending lines around
the house to insure the fire stays confined.
The training will be cancelled if the
weather becomes too dry or windy. As
always, safety is the number one concern.
Training burns such as these are
critical for firefighters. One of the best
learning environments is actual hands-
this sense of endowment to the future is
obligatory. More importantly, we have
the tool for it. If we simply change the
zoning and restore the right of a property
owner to build a residential structure on
5th Street, we will prevent it from turning
into another Byzantine marketplace.
But what are your views? Am I beating a
horse already headed for the glue factory, or
is there some interest on your part in trying
to preserve what we have here? Let us know
at City Hall. We’d love to hear from you.
Now, with summer approaching,
this column will be my last until Labor
Day. Not that we’ll be absent… we’ll still
be on the job every day. Since January
we have made much-needed progress,
including the adoption of a new budget.
But issues remain which need clarification
and/or resolution. You can keep abreast
of them by following the City Council
proceedings. Better yet, start attending
them. We’re a small town…it’s not
difficult to get into the middle of things.
None of us in government are so smart or
efficient that we can’t listen to suggestions
or new ideas. When I began this
journey with you in January, I promised
transparency. Your involvement helps
achieve that. Indeed, it almost guarantees
it, for an informed and involved citizenry
is essential to controlling government…
and most certainly at the local level.
Have a good summer. If you want to
get in touch, I’ll be at City Hall.
on experience dealing with live fire.
House burn drills allow firefighters to
learn the limits of their equipment and
tactics in an educational, non-emergency
environment. This type of training also
allows firefighters to keep their skills and
teamwork sharp for real emergencies
where seconds count and there is little
room for error.
Jacksonville Fire & Rescue is dedicated
to the people they serve and protect.
These exercises are just one example of
how your firefighters sharpen their skills
so that, in time of need, you will receive
the highest level of service possible.
JVFD thanks you for your cooperation
and understanding, and invites you to
watch this exercise...from a safe distance.
If you have questions about the training
exercise, please call the Jacksonville Fire &
Rescue at 541-899-7246.
rilling and barbecues during the
summer months are standard
summer activities for many
U.S. families. However, grilling can be a
dangerous activity, causing some 6,000
fires (costing $35 million in property
damages) yearly.
Follow the following tips for safe
barbecue usage:*
• Before using a grill, check the
connection between the propane
tank and the fuel line. Make sure the
Venturi tubes (where the air and gas
mix) are not blocked.
• Do not overfill the propane tank.
• Do not wear loose clothing while
cooking at a barbecue.
• Be careful when using lighter fluid.
Do not add fluid to an already lit fire
because the flame can flashback up
into the container and explode.
• Keep all matches and lighters away
from children. Teach your children to
report any loose matches or lighters
to an adult immediately. Supervise
children around outdoor grills.
• Dispose of hot coals properly - douse
them with plenty of water, and stir
them to ensure that the fire is out.
Never place them in plastic, paper or
wooden containers.
Police Chief David Towe Recognized
by City for 20 Years of Service
Police Chief David Towe received a recognition plaque from Mayor Paul Becker at the May
17th City Council Meeting. The plaque reads, “In appreciation for 20 years of dedication and
service to the citizens of Jacksonville.” Congratulations Chief Towe!
• Never grill/
barbecue
in enclosed areas – deadly carbon
monoxide could be produced.
• Make sure everyone knows to Stop,
Drop and Roll in the event a piece of
clothing does catch fire. Call 911 or
your local emergency number if a burn
warrants serious medical attention.
Did You Know?
*In a study cited by the U.S. Fire
Administration, it was found that the
most common reason for the ignition of
grill fires was mechanical failure. The
next most common causes of unwanted
grill fires were:
1. Leaving the grill unattended.
2. Grilling near combustible materials.
3. Having improper control of open
flames.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLASS
RESCHEDULED
Citizen Fire Extinguisher
Training class will be held on
Saturday, July 9, 10am-Noon
at the fire station.
There will be a video/lecture and
hands-on live fire training. (The
video will start every half hour)

JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OFFICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Jacksonville Police Department
Monday - Friday Monday, Tuesday & Friday A consolidated report based on type of calls & number of incidences
8:30am - 4:00pm
9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm
(541) 899-1231 April 22, 2011 to May 22, 2011
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK Wednesday: 9am – 12pm
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 4pm Thursday – Closed Call Type - Total Calls

City Offices 541-899-1231 Abandoned Auto - 1 Drug Law Violation - 1

Alarm - False - 4 Fraud - Other - 1
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All Other - Other - 3 Fugitive - 1
All Other - Trespass - 1 Intimidation, Threats/Harassment - 1
JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULE Animal Problem - 5 Larceny - All Other Larceny - 3
CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, June 7, 7:00pm (OCH) Assist - Other Government Agency - 12 Larceny - Shoplifting - 1
Assist - Other Law Enforcement MVA Non-Injury - 1
PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, June 8, 6:00pm (OCH)
Agencies - 11 Property Found/Lost - 4
PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING: Monday, June 13, 4:00pm (NVR) Assist - Public - 20 Public Safety - 2
HARC HEARING OFFICER: Wednesday, June 15, 10:00am (CC) Burglary - Business - 1 Sex Crime - Other - 1
CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, June 21, 7:00pm (OCH) Burglary - Residence - 3 Sick - Cared For - 7
HARC: Wednesday, June 22, 2-5pm (OCH) Civil Complainant - 2 Sudden Death Male Adult - 1
County / City Ordinance - 1 Suspicious - 15
LOCATION KEY; CH - Old City Hall (S. Oregon & Main) CC - Community Disorderly Conduct - 1 Traffic/Roads - 1
Center(160 E. Main Street) NVR - Naversen Room (Jacksonville Library) Disturbance/Noise - 5 Vandalism - 1
FH - Fire Hall(180 N. 3rd St. @ C) Domestic Disturbance - 3
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Police Department Launches
Senior Watch Program
The Jacksonville Police Department
is now proud to offer a Senior Watch
Program. The new program is designed
to assist senior citizens (60 years of age
or older) or disabled adults (55+ with
a life threatening illness or injury) who
reside within the city limits, alone, with
no means or capacity to leave their home
or without friends or family to check on
their well-being. The program aims to
serve residents without family members
or friends to check on them regularly.
How it Works:
Interested participants may contact
the Jacksonville Police Department
Clerk at 541-899-7100 to communicate
interest in the program. The Police
Clerk will schedule an appointment
for the Community Service Officer
to conduct a home visit to meet the
senior or disabled adult, compile an
emergency information sheet, and help
the person choose a program in which
to participate. Programs may consist of
Check In, Elederly Call or Senior Watch.
Alvis Gets an “A”
The following letter was prepared by Mayor
Paul Becker and read into the record during
the May 3 City Council Meeting.
Review of Jeff Alvis for City Council
On Feb.1 Jeff Alvis was promoted to
the position of Interim Administrator
for a period of six months, after which
he would move into the position of
Administrator permanently. The
city council requested a ninety day
performance review on May 1. The
following are my observations…
Public Works: Jeff continues to
manage the Public Works Department
with heavy reliance on Richard Shields
who has assumed greater responsibility
in lieu of Jeff’s “hands-on” time. This
arrangement has worked extremely
well with no apparent or discernible
degradation in performance on the part
of the department. Obviously, this will
require further review when Jeff Alvis’
final six-month review is conducted.
Planning: Jeff has stepped into this
operation in exceeding good fashion. His
communication skills have been made
evident in the numerous discussions with
the planning staff, citizens, and concerned
neighbors such as the organized residents
surrounding Bigham Knoll. Some of these
meetings required an ability to remain
sensitive to the feelings of the parties
involved while continuing to strive for an
objective understanding and agreement
on the part of everyone. It is true that he
has never been a planner as had been
the former administrator. However, his
skills in organization development and
communication have more than sufficed
for any supposed lack of background in
this area. I would say Jeff has excelled in
this department.
City Administration: I think everyone
involved in the budget process these past
three months would agree that this is the
smoothest one the city has had in a very
Fire Department Busy Responding
to 3 Structure Fires in 40 Days!
When firefighters arrived at 160 Vintage
Circle at 1:00 am on April 8, dispatchers had
already advised the crew that the family
of four, including a newborn infant and
visiting house guests, had safely evacuated.
On-scene, what responders didn’t yet know
was that the fire had spread to the attic and
roof, prompting a second alarm for backup.
Quick response time and action minimized
damage, estimated at $70,000.
On Friday May 13 at 10:00 pm,
firefighters responded to the Royal
Mobile Home Park at 1055 N. 5th Street
where they aggressively attacked a master
bedroom and bathroom fire. Luckily, the
resident had heard the smoke detectors
and had escaped. However, during
the cleanup stage, the elderly resident
experienced chest pain and was attended
The Jacksonville Review
Participating seniors will be asked to
fill out an application which includes
names of physicians, general health
needs/disclosures, allergies, special
needs and emergency contacts.
Program Descriptions:
The “Check In” program is for senior
citizens who may live alone. Once a
day, they will call the PD. If a call is
missed, an officer will call or stop to
check if everything’s O.K. (Benefit of
this program is the client doesn’t have
to be home to call in.)
The “Elderly Call” program. On
designated days and times, the police
department will call the clients home
to check on their welfare. Again, if no
contact is made an officer will be sent to
the home to check on their welfare.
The “Senior Watch” program is for
seniors who may need our help more
than others. The PD or a designated
volunteer will visit the client once a
week (or more) to check on their welfare.
long time. This is due in part, once again,
to Jeff’s communication skills. However,
it is also due to the untold hours he spent
in reviewing every facet of the prior
city budgets with Stacey, our Treasurer.
Together, they achieved a mastery of the
budgeting process which is impressive
given the short time allowed for this task.
We are a small city with a small staff
in city administration. Nonetheless,
there is a reasonably effective chain-
of-command which Jeff has managed
to install and utilize in day-to-day
operations. Not only has it worked well,
but there is a noticeable improvement in
morale within the office. I think this is
apparent to almost everyone who enters
city hall. From the Treasurer/ Office
Manager to the Recorder to the Planning
Director’s day-to-day operations, there is
a spirit of cooperation that is new to my
perspective. This can only be attributed
to the management skills Jeff has brought
to the job… skills which were developed
during his long tenure in the Public
Works Department.
Obviously, I am pleased to report in
this fashion. This is not to suggest that we
have no remaining challenges. We have
many. One such is the physical redesign
and layout of city work space… an
undertaking already in progress. We still
have to follow through with the decision
to seriously enforce city codes throughout
the community. There also remain any
number of questions to resolve and
answer with items such as the resolution
of the Hinger house pay-off and the
growing need for an all-encompassing
community center. However, I can
honestly report to this council that I
believe Jeff to be up to these tasks.
In ninety days I will make my second
and final performance review report on
Jeff to the council. I have no reason to think
it will be anything other than positive.
to by firefighters before being transported
by Mercy Flights to an area hospital.
At 4:00 am on Thursday, May 19,
firefighters were dispatched to 440 West
California Street and met by six residents
and three dogs who had evacuated the
structure. With the home heavily involved
with fire at the rear and heat and smoke
spreading quickly, the severity of the
situation prompted Jacksonville crews to
call for backup assistance from District #3
and #5. Additionally, Applegate District
#9 crews were then dispatched to man the
Jacksonville Fire Department during the
incident. Jacksonville FD had responded
within five minutes of the 911 call and
had the fire out in 40 minutes. The cause
of the fire was sub-standard electrical and
a faulty doorbell.
Jacksonville Has a Museum!
By Carolyn Kingsnorth
President, Jacksonville Heritage Society, Inc.
Ever since the Southern Oregon
Historical Society (SOHS) closed the
Courthouse, community members have
lamented the lack of a local museum.
“Visitors come to Jacksonville for
its history, but all there is to see are
buildings,” is a common complaint. “We
need a museum!”
Yet Jacksonville has a museum – it’s
called the Beekman House! This modest
Classical Revival structure, built between
1870 and 1876, housed one of the
wealthiest and most prominent families
in pioneer Jacksonville. Cornelius C.
Beekman, who came to Jacksonville in
the early 1850s as an express agent for
Cram & Rogers Express, eventually
established Beekman’s Bank, the oldest
bank in Southern Oregon and the second
oldest bank in the Pacific Northwest.
Beekman became a business tycoon,
served as Mayor of Jacksonville, was a
Master of Jacksonville’s Masonic Lodge,
ran for Governor of Oregon
(losing by less only 69
votes), and was a Regent of
the University of Oregon
for over 15 years. The
Beekman Chair of Pacific
and Northwest History is
the oldest endowed chair at
the University of Oregon.
The Beekmans – Cornelius,
Julia, Ben, and Carrie – were
the only family to occupy
the home at the corner
of E. California and
Laurelwood streets. The
objects and furnishings they
accumulated spanned the
mid-Victorian era to post
World War II. All of the
furniture and
household items
are original to
the Beekman
family, a rarity
today when
most historic
homes are
staged with
“period pieces.” Today the house is
furnished with Beekman artifacts from
around 1911, a wonderful documentary of
life at the beginning of the 20th Century.
The Jacksonville Heritage Society
inherited the Beekman House from the
Southern Oregon Historical Society in
2010 when SOHS had to chose between
serving its mission or managing County
owned buildings. Last September, the
Jacksonville Heritage Society assumed
legal management of the Beekman House,
Beekman Bank, St. Joseph’s Catholic
Rectory, and the historic Jackson County
Courthouse Complex.
To date, the newly formed Friends
of St. Joseph’s aspire to manage the
Rectory, and the Jacksonville Heritage
Society has found a potential occupant
for the Courthouse and sponsors for the
Beekman Bank. We would like to ensure
that the Beekman House also becomes
a success story, since the Beekmans
played key roles in Southern Oregon
history and their home is an essential
part of our heritage.
As Jacksonville’s only remaining
museum, the Beekman House is a vital
community asset. The Jacksonville
Heritage Society wants to see it continue
as such. To celebrate our heritage and
showcase this local gem, JHS’s initial focus
has been on events. In April, we opened
the House for the Annual Woodlands
Hike-A-Thon and the 60+ people who
were “Hiking to Preserve History.” A
week later, the Jacksonville Heritage
Society hosted the Beekman House Easter
Egg Roll. Over 160 adults and children
enjoyed egg decorating, egg rolls, an egg
toss, live music, and House tours.
A huge thank you goes to our sponsors,
donors, and volunteers who made this
possible – Scott and Christin Sherbourne,
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Doug and Kerri Hecox, Frau Kemmling’s
Schoolhaus Brewhaus, David Gibb,
Marnie Kapule, Stephanie Butler, Anne
Peugh, Gillian Frederick, Greg Fischer,
Whit and Jo Parker, Ken Snoke, Sarah
Hanby, and Frank Steele!
It almost “took a village” for just those
two events. To maintain Jacksonville’s
one remaining museum and to open it to
the public on a regular basis, it’s going
to take community-wide support and a
corps of volunteers. We can host fund-
raising events and write grants, but,
ultimately, it all comes down to you!
We’re looking at monthly costs of $600
and deferred maintenance exceeding
$200,000. Are you willing to sponsor
the costs of the Beekman House for one
month? A portion of the costs? Business
and individuals underwriting $200
or more in Beekman House monthly
operating costs will be recognized in the
Jacksonville Review.
Individual Sponsors:
Douglas & Kerri Hecox
Linda Kestner
Scott & Christin Sherbourne
Bob & Joyce Stevens
Charley & Jeneana Wilson
Business Sponsors:
Dave & Janice Mills, Airport Chevrolet
& Cadillac
The Jacksonville Review
The Jacksonville Woodlands Association
Business In-Kind:
Dave Harter Plumbing
Spring Air Heating and Cooling
Byron Marron Lawn Service
Ray’s Market
Bill Savage, Rain Technologies, Inc.
Are you willing to make a donation
towards Beekman House deferred
maintenance? That money will go into
a “kitty” that will be used as matching
funds for grant applications.
Are you willing to be a Friend of the
Beekman House? We need volunteers to
plan, operate, and staff Beekman House
events and tours, and possibly revitalize
the “living history” program.
In other words, we need you! You can
make the Beekman House viable! You can
make it possible to retain Jacksonville’s
one remaining museum. You can make
sure that Jacksonville’s heritage will
continue to be shared with residents and
visitors alike! Remember, history is not
just about your ancestors; it’s about you!
Join us in preserving Jacksonville’s
history and heritage! The Jacksonville
Heritage Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt non-profit. For additional
information or to become a volunteer
Friend of the Beekman House, please call
541-245-3650 or e-mail info@jvilleheritage.
org. To become a sponsor or donor, please
make checks payable to the Jacksonville
Heritage Society and mail them to P.O.
Box 783, Jacksonville, OR 97530.
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Kiwanis Complete Another Community Project
For 2011, the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club
spruced-up the public restroom building
between the Post Office and the Library.
Known as the “Jackson Creek Junction”
building, it was fully scraped, primed
and repainted by a group of Kiwanians
who took on the worthwhile task as
Medford Food Project
Jacksonville Pickup Day:
June 11th
For information on how you can get your green bag,
please contact Jo Parker at 541-227-8011
or jo@thejacksonvillereview.com
The Jacksonville Review
SPOTLIGHT
their annual community service project.
Each year, the Kiwanis Club completes a
community service project to improve the
town. Thanks again to the Kiwanis Club
for helping change the world, one child
and one community at a time!
New Art at Élan Gallery
Élan Gallery is proud to present the
work of artist, Gabriel Mark Lipper,
for the month of June. This remarkable
show of plein-air oil paintings reflects the
purple hills, woodland trails, shimmering
lakes and rolling rivers found close to
his home in Ashland, Oregon. Whether
Gabriel is pushing or limiting his palette,
the versatility of
his craftsmanship
is evident. With
several public
murals and
paintings housed
in numerous
collections,
Gabriel takes
care to balance
his time between
art galleries,
commissions and
studio work. When
asked which he
prefers he replied,
"It's all painting.
The Storytelling Guild Presents Their 45th Annual
Children's Festival at the Britt Festival Grounds
Get ready for an adventure! You won’t
want to miss the 45th Annual Children’s
Festival as this year takes us around
the world with our “Read Around
the World!” theme. Sponsored by the
Storytelling Guild of Jackson County, this
innovative 3 day event will take place
July 10-12 at the Britt Festival Grounds
in Jacksonville and will bring out the
creativity of both the young and young at
heart as it has for generations.
This “just for kids”
event has served
as an affordable
summertime
experience in the
Rogue Valley
for generations.
Admission to
the Children’s
Festival remains
very low at $2.00
per person. Children
can enjoy hours of
entertainment with
many imagination
themed activities. There
are over 35 hands-on art, craft, science
Jacksonville Lions Club Sponsors Annual Spelling
Competition at Jacksonville Elementary
Lions L to R. John Harris, Lou Mayersky, Bill Hanlan, Don Cohoon & Nick Nichols.
Kids L to R Hannah McCoy, Dominic Adams, Kyle Borovansky & Jake Pisors.
The Jacksonville Lions again
sponsored the annual spelling
competition at Jacksonville Elementary
School; all of the finalists and winners
were awarded personalized certificates.
Winning students from the upper
grades were qualified to advance
to District level competition. These
students were awarded engraved
trophies and gift certificates from Barnes
and Noble. The photograph shows the
winning students from the upper grades
June 2011
Painting is what I love."
Stop by Élan, meet the artist and
sample John F. Guerrero Wines on Friday
evening, May 27, during Jacksonville's
first Art Amble.
Gabriel will be teaching a "Plein-Air"
workshop on July 9 & 10. See artofgabriel.com
for details.
projects, and of course, the daily feeding
of the letter-eating dragons, Rosabelle and
Pebbles! Older children will enjoy candle
making, pottery and wood working,
while younger children will have a chance
to make their own puppet, sand and easel
art, and have faces painted. The whole
family can also look forward to child-
focused stage performances and yummy
food from our Dragon Deli.
To find out more about the festival including
the many available volunteer opportunities (It
takes hundreds of caring volunteers to make
all these kids smile!) please visit our website at
www.storytellingguild.org.
SCHEDULE
The festival runs a total of 4 general
sessions over a 3 day period:
Sunday, July 10
Session 1: Evening 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, July 11
Session 2: Morning 9am-noon
Session 3: Evening 6:00-8:30pm
Tuesday, July 12
Session 4: Morning 9am-noon
together with some of the members of
the Jacksonville Lions Club.
The Jacksonville Lions rent out tables
(approx. 6’x3’) to groups and individuals
as a fund raising activity. A large number
of the tables were recently rented to
the Master Gardeners Association for
their annual spring sale at the Central
Point Expo Center. The low rental cost
includes local delivery and pick-up.
Anyone interested in renting the tables should
call Lion Lou Mayersky at 541/772-8512
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Your Guide to Jacksonville's Fourth Friday Art Amble

Friday, June 24th, all of Jacksonville becomes a
walking gallery as local artist’s transform retail spaces
into showplaces for their work. Participating Jacksonville be open hosting Art Presence artists. The delightful
businesses will be matched up with the artists of
Jacksonville’s Art Presence group as part of their Fourth
Friday Art Amble. Local business owners demonstrate
their civic commitment to the arts from 5:00pm-7:00pm
the fourth Friday of each month through October as they
display the work of these talented regional artists.
Enjoy a pleasant summer evening discovering
Jacksonville’s excellent wine and food while
taking in the many artist receptions hosted
throughout town. Golden pennants will mark
participating venues and maps are available at
local merchants, galleries and the Visitor Center.
Experienced Amblers start or end their night
with a glass of wine at South Stage Cellars on
South 3rd Street where every Friday is local’s
night featuring live music. South Stage Cellars
is home to the fine art and sculpture of resident
metal artist Cheryl D. Garcia, the creator of the
giant poppies at the edge of town. Pop around
the corner to the Jacksonville Mercantile on East
California Street and enjoy the classically styled
acrylics of Katherine Gracey while you sample
the delicacies of Jacksonville’s finest specialty
food store.
Watercolor enthusiasts should definitely cross
the street to the Jacksonville Inn and check
out Charlotte Peterson’s still life works and the
wonderfully detailed landscapes of Betty Barss.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant will be hosting a
mystery artist.
Adventurous Amblers looking to satisfy
their sweet tooth and artistic cravings at the
same time will enjoy the new location of The
Candy Shoppe on the corner 5th Street and East
California Street. The recently opened Creator’s
"Reconciliation" Cheryl D. Garcia
Gallery on 5th Street invites you to enjoy their
gallery of photographic and mixed media artists. “C”
Street is a convenient shortcut back to the Blue Door
Garden Store on North Third Street where you can
check out the talented acrylic brush techniques of
Marilyn Hurst.
With so many artists to see, a good Ambler can’t linger
long. Get back on East California Street and discover
by Criss Garcia
the heart of Jacksonville near the corner of 3rd Street the Bella Union will be open to Amblers, featuring
where Farmhouse Treasures and the Pot Rack will the watercolors of Art Presence powerhouse, Anne
Brooke. Take a moment to soak in her classic landscapes,
Carefree Buffalo will be stunning still life and figure paintings before crossing
displaying the dynamic California and heading down South Oregon Street.
paintings of resident Strike some gold down at the Apple Cellar where
artist Danna Tartaglia watercolor journalist, Elaine Frenett, will present her
and the ingeniously latest masterpieces. If you’re feeling thirsty for some
composed photography excellent vino explore the exciting works of Dianne Jean
of Ron Moore. Erickson at Corks wine bar next door. Just across the
street, you can enjoy a quick coffee to keep you going
through the final stretch at the Good Bean where the
talented Mae Wygant’s diverse artwork and Alx Fox’s
contemporary paintings are curated by Hannah West.
Those ready to venture a few blocks north or south from
the main drag will be rewarded by a visit to Oregon Street
Gallery’s classical collection of landscape painting and
photography by artists Steve and Sue Bennett at 240 South
Oregon Street or the Elaine Witteveen Gallery at 305 North
Oregon Street which offers delightful and well executed
"Baja" Mae Wygant mixed media by this renowned Jacksonville artist.
Follow those golden pennants back onto East
California St. where upstairs at Terra Firma you
can feast your eyes on the compelling work of
the talented Bill Stanton as well as the vibrant
abstract images from Alx Fox. Willowcreek &
Kharmic Creations next door will also be flying
the art pennant on the Amble, so stop in to refresh
all your senses with their fine products for the
body, bath and home. Be sure to save some time
for the Lode Star where photo-lithographer
Peter Coons, glass artist Jannie Ledard and
photographer Alice LaMoree are currently
displaying their work. Check out their work
"Banquet Under the Stars" Katharine Gracey while enjoying the specialty tapas and small plate
appetizers prepared right before your eyes.
Gabriel Mark Lipper's Finish your Amble and satisfy your appetite for
"plein-air" oil paintings will be good food and fare at one of Jacksonville’s many fine
featured at Élan Gallery and establishments. Whether you opt for a pizza under
Guest Suites at 245 West Main Street, along with wine the wisteria at Bella Union, an intimate dinner at
tasting by John F. Guerrero Wines on your way up to the Jacksonville Inn, or a picnic for "America’s 40th
the Britt Gardens later on. Anniversary" tour at the Britt Festival, your choices
Head right back onto California Street and peek in on make a difference. Choose to support your local artists,
MacLevin’s Restaurant where owner Jeff Levin presents restaurants and businesses while enjoying the live music
his own work and the dreamlike, impressionistic and friendly atmosphere of Jacksonville.
paintings of Katy Cauker. Jacksonville’s classic hangout, Happy Ambling!

Anna Elkins at GoodBean Coffee in June

GoodBean Coffee is pleased to present works by Anna Elkins for June's art display. Art
coordinator Hannah West interviewed Elkins, whose thoughtful answers provide insights into
the artist's creative mind and practice. Thanks to the Jacksonville Review for the opportunity
to share her thoughts, beginning with Anna's background:
After finishing
a BA in English
and art in
Montana, Anna
moved to North
Carolina where
she wrote poetry
for her MFA
in Creative
Writing. In the
dozen years
since, she’s
composed
ekphrastic (art-inspired) poetry on a
Fulbright Fellowship in Germany, painted
the figures in the clouds of a coastal
Catalonian village, edited theology
and sketched with fireplace charcoal in
Switzerland, taught literature and art on
a tiny island in Micronesia, and recently
explored prophetic writing and painting
in northern California. She has published
poems and held art shows in different
venues along the way. She currently
resides in the mythical State of Jefferson.
How did your work as an artist begin?
In college I studied with Montana artist
Neil Jussila, who had studied abstract
expressionism in New York. During the first
semester he had a near-death experience
in a car accident and saw the image of a
woman turning toward him as if in a dance.
His work went from purely non-objective
to figurative almost overnight. I loved that
combination of image and gesture done in
freedom, and began what I later realized
was a journey of self-portraiture. A shy
seventeen-year-old girl trying to figure
herself out, I painted myself into the world.
What most inspires you?
Paying attention. Whether sitting in
the Britt gardens listening to symphony
rehearsals while sketching a tree, or
noticing the beauty in a ring of spilled
coffee on the counter, my inspiration begins
with considering a thing or idea, wondering
at its potential and possible variations, then
exploring. I like to go to the library and pull
three random books from the shelves: say
a book on the botany of New Zealand, a
book of medieval wood-block prints, and
one of Cartier-Bresson’s black-and-white
photography. Discovering connections
between people, things and time is a great
way for me to get stagnant creativity going.
What do you hope the viewer will gain from
your work?
I paint two-dimensional canvases of
four-dimensional experiences. I love the
way a viewer will see even more than
I do in my work, because it reveals to
me the importance of community and
relationship in art.
How do you see art’s purpose in the wider
community?
Art is communication. From the
Paleolithic hunt paintings of Lascaux
to hypertext manuscripts, artists have
shared memory, experience and beauty.
We want witnesses for our lives, and we
want to witness the lives of others. I think
“story,” one of the oldest art forms, is a
great example of the arts in community.
Like all art forms, story is enriched by
what each of us bring to it – from the
telling to the hearing; it is passed down,
details are omitted or added, then it's told
in different tongues and voices. When I
paint, I hope someone “hears” my story
in a way that enriches their own.
Has your work changed you personally?
“Create” is the first verb in scriptures,
and I hear it as a lovely, continual invitation
which reminds me I am a creative being.
This inspires my artist statement: “As with
poetry, my painting is either a battle or a
dance. Given the choice between a sword
and music, I choose music.”
Art Event Calendar - June 2011
by Hannah West, Creator and Editor of SOAR. Browse the Artist Directories at http://www.soartists.com
June 1 - 30: Art Exhibit at the GoodBean
This month we’re proud to present works by artist and poet Anna Elkins. A familiar face to many,
Anna has been in California furthering her education and exploring new directions in her art; with
her return she shares her discoveries. We’re proud to participate in the Fourth Friday Art Amble.
June 3, 5 - 8 pm: “Bridging Cultures Through Art” - Prominent Chinese “Sister State” Artists
This year’s Southern Oregon-China Tourism, Investment and Education Conference features a
special addition, an extensive collection of historical replica and contemporary works in bronze
sculpture and photographic works by world class artists from China so large it will span four
locations: Illahe Studios & Gallery, Bohemia Framing & Fine Art, and two sites on the SOU campus.
Join us for Artists’ Receptions during the Ashland Gallery Association First Friday Art Walk! Show
continues through June 30. For more info, call 541.488.5072 or email info@illahegallery.com.
June 1 - 30: Gabriel Mark Lipper at Élan Art Gallery
Élan Gallery is proud to feature artist Gabriel Mark Lipper. This show of plein-air oil paintings
captures the purple hills, woodland trails, shimmering lakes and rolling rivers found close to his
home in Ashland. Élan Gallery is located at 245 West Main Street in Jacksonville; we participate in
the Fourth Friday Art Amble. For more information contact Cherie at 541.899.8000.
June 1 - 30: Eve Margo Withrow at the Berryman Gallery
Note: Artists and art lovers may not know the Berryman Gallery at the Craterian Theater is open,
as when the building was repainted, signs indicating the gallery upstairs were obscured.
Artist Eve Margo Withrow exhibits impressionist paintings created with her personal mixed water
media and collaged materials technique. Show ends June 30. Berryman Gallery is located upstairs
at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave in Medford.
June 10, 6:30 - 9 pm: Artist Reception at Creator’s Gallery
Our June Featured Artist is The Masterpiece Christian Fine Arts Foundation. A reception will be
held at the Great Western Hall on the Box R Ranch.  The Ranch is located 23 miles east of Ashland
and 45 miles west of Klamath Falls at 16799 Greensprings Hwy. 66. There will be over 30 artists and
their work on display, along with dessert, beverages and music.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5
for students 12 and up; tickets at the door.  Call 541.601.7496 for more information.
June 11, 11am - 4pm: Britt Music Festival Opening Day Festivities
To celebrate the opening of Britt’s 2011 concert season, artist members of Jacksonville’s Art Presence
will be doing demonstrations and showing their work at various outdoor locations throughout
Jacksonville. For more information, email artpresence@live.com.
Fri, June 24, 5 - 7pm: Art Presence: Jacksonville Art Amble
Art Presence is pleased to announce the reinstatement of the Art Amble, a stroll about Jacksonville
to visit shops, view artwork and meet Art Presence members. Join us on the fourth Friday from
May through October, when downtown businesses will stay open from 5 - 7pm to present the work
of one or more local artists. Look for the golden “ART” pennants for participating locations.
For more information, email artpresence@live.com.
June 25, 9am - 2pm: Jacksonville Saturday Artists
June begins a new season for this group of local artists exhibiting their Þne art on the grounds of
the Jacksonville Museum at the corner of 5th and “C” Streets. Some artists will return each
weekend, others rotate, so you’ll see a fresh collection of art every Saturday! Interested artists call
Patricia Paulk at 541.779.9607 or email Ron Moore, b-n-wbyron@charter.net.
June 25, 2 - 6pm: Opening Reception - Cheryl D. Garcia, South Stage Cellars Resident Artist
Join us for a reception celebrating metal artist GarciaÕs new seasonal works of Þne art and sculpture,
highlighted by appetizers, wine, music and a live metalworking demonstration by the artist!
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Read our blog for details on these events, calls to artists, art news and more: blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/
Compiled by Hannah West Design, LLC. Submit your art event to soar@soartists.com or call 541.899.2012
Page 10 The Jacksonville Review June 2011

The Unfettered Critic

by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann
A Clean, Well-lighted Place...With
Coffee To Go (Or Stay!)

R
ather rapidly, Jacksonville has
evolved into the tasting room
center of Applegate Wine
Country. We like that. The tasting rooms
(some well-established at several years
old, some newly aspired or yet to open),
that vine throughout our business
district number tentatively
between six and infinity. Within
their cheerful halls, they pour
imaginative vintages from the
Applegate, Umpqua, Rogue and
Willamette valleys and beyond.
But two of the town’s very best
tasting rooms aren’t included in
their numbers. Wine tasting, as
relaxing and appetite-enhancing
as it may be, is but a gentle
Diversion. There’s another
elixir – powerfully potent,
eminently tasty, and yes, perhaps
even more demanding – that
bears the title of Necessity. Every
morning it’s gloriously brewed at
two tasting rooms that bookend
the town: our very own “The Good
Bean” and “Pony Espresso.”
The beverage before which we
genuflect here, obviously, is – coffee.
Ahhh, coffee. The name lilts lightly over
the lips. Coffee. Say it loud
and there’s music playing; Just around the corner,
 or his friends, but
say it soft and it’s almost There's a rainbow in the sky.
 he was praising
like... Okay, our apologies So let's have another cup o' coffee,
to Sondheim and Bernstein, 
And let's have another piece o' pie.
 less coffee grounds;
but that’s how we feel.
And, apparently we’re not
alone. On any given morning, scores of
Jacksonville’s residents, business leaders,
and city officials drink in the beverage
and the atmosphere while engaging in
lively conversations at the Bean and the
Espresso. Community, camaraderie and
political transparency, all stirred together
over a truly delicious morning cup o’ joe.
A key word in that last sentence is
“morning.” It’s as a morning beverage
that coffee differs from wine. Where
wine is soothing, coffee is anything but.
Humanity has known the difference for
a long time. Seventh century Ethiopian
sheep herders noticed that their flocks
grew happier when eating berries off a
local shrub. They soon found that they,
too, could get the same buzz, and by
the 10th century, farmers were planting
coffee trees all across the Arabian
peninsula. Captain John Smith, founder
of the Virginia village of Jamestown
carried coffee beans to this continent
in 1607, but it wasn’t until 1723 that
beans were planted in the New World,
on the Caribbean island of Martinique.
Jacksonville’s
The Good Bean
followed in
l990; the Pony
Espresso in l998.
Did anything of
significance happen
in between? We
think not. The
sum of history
in a coffee cup.
We wouldn’t be
writing – and
you shouldn’t
be reading – this
column without it.
Speaking of
history, in l965,
Buck Owens sang,
“Pour me another cup of coffee, for it is
the best in this land...,” and we agree. A
few years later, Randy Travis followed
with, “I need friends who...buy their
coffee beans already ground.” Not to
disparage Randy
canned, dry, aroma-
-Irving Berlin, 1932- you know, the kind
sold by companies
with slogans that claim to be “good to the
last drop.” “Icky,” we say. Better to ask
our exalted local baristas to grind beans
for you, knowing they still are beans
moments before you buy.
Coffee comes with a caveat, of course.
That flavorful lift we welcome in the
morning dwindles as daybreak fades
inexorably to twilight. Which makes
evening the perfect time to visit those
other tasting rooms. You know, the
ones serving that other, more soothing,
beverage. Fortunately, there’s more of
them in Jacksonville than you can shake
a stir stick at.
Paula and Terry Each have long impressive-
sounding resumes implying that they are
battle-scarred veterans of life within the
Hollywood studios. They’re now happily
relaxed into Jacksonville.

“1776” is the Free June Movie

at Old City Hall
“1776” is the feature film at
Old City Hall on June 17, an
appropriately patriotic film
between Memorial Day and
Independence Day. This 1972
film version remains faithful
to the original Broadway,
Tony Award-winning hit. In
music and stirring dialog,
we become part of the
first Continental Congress
struggling with their fateful
decision to break away from
England, something that,
quoting Franklin, “no other
colony in the history of the
world has ever done.”
William Daniels as John
Adams and Howard DaSilva
as Benjamin Franklin are
supported by a strong cast,
almost all of whom are from the
Broadway production – each
performance is nothing short of
brilliant. The film is 167 minutes
long with an intermission.
Accordingly, show time is 6:30 PM with the doors open at 6:15 PM.
This is a bright, sprightly musical which, to quote a New York Times critic, “is
the first film in my memory that comes close to treating seriously a magnificent
chapter in American history.”
 June 2011
Southern Oregon
Historical Society
by Allison Weiss
Managing Our Historic Artifacts
W
hen the Southern Oregon
Historical Society was
founded in 1946, its mission
was to save the old county courthouse
from being torn down. As was typical of
many, many small historic societies that
were started by a group of dedicated
volunteers, they put out an “all call” to
the community to donate interesting
objects to the historical society for exhibit.
As a result, sixty-five years later we find
ourselves in the position of caring for
a collection of an estimated 1 million
artifacts, many of which have nothing to
do with the history of southern Oregon.
For example, we have tapas cloth from
the South Pacific; a Confederate Flag
that was captured from a battlefield in
Lousianna; natural history specimens
like sea cucumbers and driftwood; and
sometimes entire contents of the home
of a person who moved to the region to
retire, but otherwise had no connection
with southern Oregon.
It is estimated that it costs a museum
$200 a square foot to store its collection.
How does an object in storage cost money
to maintain, you may be wondering?
Consider these expenses: running an
HVAC system so the artifacts are kept
at a constant temperature and humidity
level; security; maintenance on the
building; archival supplies; specialized
equipment like freezers for films and
negatives and Sub-Zero freezers for
decontaminating new objects coming into
the collection; UV filters on windows;
temperature and humidity monitoring
equipment; databases for keeping track
of the collection; and of course paying the
professional staff that accepts, processes
paperwork, cleans, packs, performs
conservation treatments, photographs and
documents artifacts. And these costs do
not include anything having to do with
actually exhibiting the objects.
The historical society has
professionalized its operations since its
early days and, as is typical of the field,
adopted a Collections Management Policy
that clearly outlines the criteria for how
we accession (accept into our collection)
and deaccession (take out of our
Chamber Chat
by The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
This month, the Chamber is pleased
to tell you about the “Taste of Summer”
event on Saturday, June 11th from
11am-4 pm. This Britt opening weekend
event will not only kick off the Britt
concert season, but will hopefully be THE
summer event of the year! Ushering-in and
heralding summer and the concert series,
this will be a day of fun, wine tasting, sun,
music, BBQ's, and family activities that
represent Jacksonville at it's finest!
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
in cooperation with JOBA (Jacksonville
Oregon Business Association) and Britt
Festivals is sponsoring the “Taste of
Summer” city-wide event in an effort to
celebrate our great music venue, as well as
expand and celebrate our arts, the growing
and exciting wine industry, family and
community. It will be a day of fun, food
and refreshments and is sure to bring out
the community and fill the streets.
Plans are still evolving and growing,
but the Courthouse/Museum grounds
will offer family events, cotton candy
and lemonade, kids activities, and
miscellaneous old-fashioned summer
celebration events including a BBQ for all
to enjoy. Vintage and classic cars will line
California Street in downtown, while 3rd
Street will be blocked off for wine tasting,
music events, and “Art Presence” artists.
Para-gliding demonstrations and balloon
rides will be held at the Bigham Knoll
campus, just three short blocks east of the
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collection) artifacts. Because of the huge
expense involved in caring for a collection
this large, and because caring for objects
that do not relate to the history of southern
Oregon makes it more difficult for us to care
for the objects that do relate to the history
of southern Oregon, the Board of Trustees
authorized staff to begin identifying objects
for potential deaccessioning.
There are only four main criteria that
would make an object a candidate for
deaccessioning:
1. Its provenance is unrelated to
southern Oregon
2. It is potentially hazardous (like an
unexploded ordnance)
3. It has deteriorated to the point where
it is no longer stable
4. There is a better example of an object
of this type in the collection
The process by which an object may be
deaccessioned is carefully governed by
our Collections Management Policy. The
object is identified by the curator. The
deed of gift is researched by the registrar
to make sure we are the legal owners
and that there were no restrictions on
the object when it was donated. Then
the candidates for deaccessioning are
presented to the Collections Committee,
a group made up of SOHS staff, board
members, other museum professionals,
and members of the public. If this
group approves the deaccession, that
information is passed on to the SOHS
Board of Trustees who make the final
decision to deaccession an artifact.
Our collection is held in trust for
the people of Oregon and, as such,
we feel that we are making a well
considered and responsible decision to
deaccession artifacts that do not further
our mission. To see a spreadsheet of
all items deaccessioned, why they
were deaccessioned, and how they
were deaccessioned, please visit http://
www.sohs.org/photos_gallery/images/
Deaccession%20Records%2013%20
APRIL%202011.pdf.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact
me at (541) 494-0273 or director@sohs.org.
Allison Weiss is Executive Director
of the Southern Oregon Historical Society.
Courthouse grounds. The fun continues
that evening when Britt kicks off it's
summer line up with, “Michael Franti
and Spearhead” at 7:30 pm. Michael
Franti will also be giving a children's
performance at 3:00 that afternoon.
The Chamber is inviting local non-
profits to get involved and take advantage
of this city-wide summertime celebration
to use it as an opportunity to hold your
own fund raising event! If your non-profit
has an idea for contributing to the event
with an activity, please call Linda Graham
at Scheffels Toys 541-261-9446.
We need you! Anyone interested in
helping out on a booth, selling wine
glasses, or assisting as needed for the
event, please contact Linda at the above
number. We could use about a dozen fun
loving volunteers! Mark your calendars,
bring family and friends and let's enjoy a
Taste of Summer in Jacksonville!
The Chamber of Commerce invites
you to join us at our monthly general
meetings at the Bella Union on the second
Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm.
We offer a relaxed, informative time to
socialize and connect with the business
community. See you June 9th !
For information on the Jacksonville
Chamber, or to join, please contact the visitors
center at 185 N. Oregon Street (next to the
Post Office), call the office at 541-899-8118 or
email to chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org.
Focus on the Farm
by Pamela Sasseen, Hanley Farm Volunteer
It’s spring and the flowers are blooming
at Hanley Farm. Lilacs, Dogwood,
Wisteria, Hyacinth – these are but a few
of our beautiful plants in bloom. Here’s a
little trivia for you. Hyacinth is member
of the lily family, and is sometimes
identified as the iris, or the larkspur. But
are you familiar with the myth associated
with hyacinth? It is said that hyacinth
sprung from the blood of Hyacinthus;
a youth loved by the gods Apollo and
Zephyr. When taking turns throwing the
discus with Apollo, Hyacinthus
ran to catch it to impress Apollo.
Jealous of his rival, Zephyr blew
the discus off course, causing
it to strike Hyacinthus in the
head and kill him. The grieving
Apollo then transformed
Hyacinthus into a hyacinth, and
he inscribed on its petals the
words of grief, “Ai, Ai.”
When you and your family
visit Hanley Farm, in addition to seeing
the hyacinth and other spring blossoms,
you’ll meet the two newest members of
our Hanley family – Alpine goats Piko and
Choko. They’re originally from Willow
Witt Ranch and both are trained as pack
goats. When they’re not browsing for
blackberries, star thistle and other noxious
brush, they’re playing tag and head
butting! They also enjoy playing “King of
the Log.” Choko stands atop a large log
and claims it as his own. Piko then butts
head with Choko, trying to knock him off
so he can be “King of the Log.” They are
loving, playful fellows, that’s for sure!
Hanley Farm’s busy season is just
starting. I hope you join us for some of
the upcoming events and activities, some
Booster Club News
“A fun time was had by all” may
be an old expression, yet it’s the best
way to describe the May meeting of
the Jacksonville Boosters Club. Several
stars of Jacksonville Elementary School’s
“Sleeping Beauty” donned costumes for
a song and dance preview prior to their
spectacular Britt performance. Boosters
President Steve Casaleggio and the entire
membership wants to thank music teacher
Wendi Stanek and her talented players for
bringing light and laughter to the morning.
Certainly less musical, but nearly
as fun, a volunteer group of Boosters
members gathered at the Elementary
School to refurbish the decaying
greenhouse. With such a large turnout,
the initial clean-up phase took only a
few hours. Now, with new doors being
built and a load of pea rock ready to be
poured for the floor, the greenhouse will
be available when needed by the school’s
gardening classes and the Junior Garden
Club of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Kiwanis Honors
May Student of the Month
For the month of May, the Kiwanis
Club of Jacksonville honored Ryan
Wellock as Student of the Month.
Ryan is a senior at South Medford High
School, and he is the son of Ronald and
Deanna Wellock of Medford, and carries
a 4.0 grade point average. Subjects he
has taken include several AP classes,
including AP Chemistry, AP US History,
Honors American History, Spanish I, II,
III, and Anatomy.
Ryan is first team shortstop on the
varsity baseball team, and he has
participated in the marching band. He is
also a member of the Torch Honor Society.
He plans to attend Oregon State
University and play baseball for the Beavers.
He wants to become a Sports Physician.
Ryan says his parents have influenced
him the most, by stressing the importance
of education, honesty and responsibility.
Living his life around these elements has
helped him grow immensely.
He told us that he was adopted as a
baby from the country of Paraguay, and
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new and some old. First the new. So more
people can enjoy the peaceful setting,
Hanley Farm will be open June 3 through
August 28 for self-guided tours and
picnics. Come any Friday evening from
4-7pm or Saturdays and Sundays from
11am-3pm and you will be able to explore
the farm on your own and learn more
about it through our new walking tour
brochure. Bring a picnic lunch of your
own or pick up a Hanley Box Lunch at
Gary West for $10. For more information,
contact Gary West at (541)
899-1829.
On June 3, the draft horses
will be using horse-drawn
equipment to mow the cover
crop. The cover crop, of course,
is used to replenish the soil.
We’ve planted only one acre of
wheat this year so supplies of
Hanley Horsepower Flour will
be very limited.
On June 4 from 10am-4 pm, the beloved
Children’s Heritage Fair that was held
in Jacksonville for so many years will be
revived at Hanley Farm. The fair features
over two-dozen hands-on activities
related to rural life. Admission is $4 per
child or $2 for members of SOHS. Adults
get in free but you can be young at heart
and try out some of the activities.
For more information about Hanley Farm
or upcoming events, contact us at (541) 773-
2675 or hanleyfarm@sohs.org, or visit us
on-line: http://www.sohs.org/hanley_farm.html
Hanley Farm even has its own facebook
page! Hanley Farm is owned and operated
by the Southern Oregon Historical Society.
It is located at 1053 Hanley Road, between
Jacksonville and Central Point.
As participants in Jacksonville’s City
Wide Garage Sale, the Boosters Club
currently is looking for “large items” of
furniture; if you wish to donate such items
(and get them out of your garage!), please
call Steve Casaleggio at 541-899-2029.
Special thanks go to Sally Melgard,
John Ellis and Dirk Siedlecki, who
will be leaving the Boosters Board.
Their enthusiasm, good humor and
sage counsel will be missed. At the
May meeting, membership elected
continuing officers Steve Casaleggio,
President; Vivienne Grant, Secretary;
Lori Buerk, Treasurer; and Directors
Terry Erdmann and Mike Tupper. The
newly-elected crew will take their seats
in September.
The Jacksonville Boosters club welcomes
new members and old friends. For information,
please contact: Carolyn Kingsnorth, 541-245-
3650. For donations or giving opportunities
(Non-profit Booster Foundation), please
contact: Rob Buerk, 541-261-0327.
Kiwanis' Dave Clemens and Ryan Wellock
this has driven him his whole life to be
successful, to prove to people that it
doesn't matter where you come from, it's
where you go that matters, and he feels
grateful and lucky for this opportunity.
For further information, contact Gay
Wilson at 541- 899-1934, e-mail:
d_wilson541@charter.net.
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Love your Landscape
by Adam Haynes
Creating an Outdoor Kitchen
H I
ere in Jacksonville, I love the
extended summer daylight
hours and how it cools down to
a refreshing temperature in the evening.
Spending time outdoors during this
time of year is a huge benefit of living
here – creating a place to fully enjoy it
even more may include the addition of an
outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor kitchens have gained in
popularity in the past several years
because they create more usable living
space and create great entertainment
areas by using existing outdoor space.
Whether you’re entertaining by
spending time with friends or just
relaxing alone, being able to spend time
in a beautiful outdoor setting in your
own backyard is hard to beat. Adding an
outdoor kitchen to your new or existing
landscape plan is a great way to create a
functional and fun gathering place. After
all, when entertaining indoors, don’t most
people naturally gravitate to the kitchen
anyway? Why not make this the case
outdoors, too?
With chiropractic, you’ll feel the
difference from head to toe.
Our approach to total body wellness
will keep you active and energized.
Don’t let fatigue or pain keep you
from enjoying the activities you
love. Chiropractic adjustments can
bring your body back to its natural
state of alignment, improving your
body’s balance, performance and
energy at work and at play.
Dr. Jason Williams
Jacksonville Chiropractic Clinic
541-899-2760
580 Blackstone Alley • Jacksonville
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When building a new home,
remodeling, putting in a pool or just
making changes to your existing
landscape plan, take time to consider an
outdoor kitchen. Features to consider
include a fire pit or outdoor fire place,
outdoor TV, refrigerator, storage
cabinetry, sink, gas grill, covered pergola
or canopy, low voltage lighting, and
outdoor propane heating units.
Incorporating outdoor design features
should entail matching the style of your
home and creating an extension of your
interior living spaces, consideration of
architectural design, function and feel of
the kitchen area, and creating the look
and feel that matches your unique style,
taste and personality.
Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan
Landscapes, Inc. He can be reached at
541.292.3285 or adam@artisanlandscapesinc.
com. See also www.artisanlandscapesinc.com
Custom tailored relief for:
• Whiplash, painful joints
• Frequent headaches
• Low back, hip or leg pain
• Slipped discs, sciatica
• Neck, shoulder, arm pain
• Tight muscles, numbness
• Nervousness, loss of sleep
• Pain between the shoulders
Garden of the Month
by Kay Faught
My Neighbor's Garden
usually have a style of garden I
feature each month. This one was
difficult to identify until I realized
that it was a wonderful example of a
“personal expression” in a garden!
Cheryl von Tress and her husband Fred so-polished, but creative side. I had a
bought their 1960's
home on Welcum Lane
in 2000 and in 2004
began working on
the gardens. Cheryl,
who is a professional
designer, has applied
her knowledge and
love of the elements
in every piece of the
garden. It is a unified
effort, as Fred not
only does much of the
hardscape and tough
labor, but throws in his
own creations such as
a bulb garden.
My evening tour with Cheryl began
in the front yard of their home which
is nestled at a dead end, tucked against
a madrone-covered hillside. I was
overjoyed how the front beckons to “come the sloped back woodland hillside, Fred
visit” before you even think of the front
door! It offers a soothing art-scape of
color and texture. Crossing over a stone-
lined creek on a simple wooden bridge,
you step onto their gravel path. The use
of gravel has a defined purpose in the von feel is joyous. Fred's “bulb bed” had a
Tress garden, creating a soothing zen feel
with its' texture and color that connects
beautifully with the lighted paths. As
your feet step along the gravel, a trio of
rock pillars, 2 ft. high, direct pathway
choices. Straight ahead is a path leading
up the earth-stained cement steps to the
home's entry. To the left, a meandering
path guides you around rock-edged
island beds of low
Nandina, Spirea, and
bright lime planting.
One lone, bright
yellow Adirondack
chair set in the gravel
at the end of the path,
ties the brilliance
of the planting and
plays with your head,
adding unexpected
fun, color, and
welcome. A large
boulder hand-picked
by Cheryl, partners
with the chair and
offers its' own
seating! As the path turns, a more
beautiful long low stone on it's
side, creates a bench that’s set in
front of three dynamic art metal online
privacy panels that beckon you
to stop and enjoy.
Two small oval grass patches,
providing a deep green “punch” to the
overall pallet, separate the paths from the
retaining walls that step the levels up to
the entry of the home. The unique walls
were created using a variety of stones
laid on edge or straight up, enhancing
texture and color. I love the use of rocks
throughout. The beds use some of the
same slate type stone, but are on edge to
create a narrow, taller, trim.
A waft of sweet summer, from a
row of Mexican Orange, divides the
path and lawn from the upper entry,
welcoming you to the entry area. Black
pots filled with chartreuse potato vine
dot the entry stairs, and the brightening
affect is dynamic, continuing the theme
throughout the garden. Cheryl's use
of that color is amazingly effective
and “showcases” color with the black
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chartreuse hits. Dark bamboo hanging
panel dividers hang on the upstairs
porch, softening and providing a feel that
changes the “age” of the home.
June 2011
Cheryl and I walked into the back
yard and her “other side” showed! The
only similar theme in the back was the
love of chartreuse and her artistic flare.
The rest was a fun testament to a not-
blast in the back yard thinking of all the
fun they must be having, as the garden
beds evolve. Much is done, and so much
more is in their heads and hearts. On
has build 3, eye-level raised beds with
the same great use of rock. Filled with
azaleas, columbine, oreganos, grasses,
ferns, pieris and heuchera, (Cheryl's
favorite!) and woodland bulbs, the
song of brilliant red and yellow tulips
towering center stage. Throughout the
hillside, I found whimsical iron plant
stakes, a bird bath, and one of Cheryl's
great sculpture designs. Around the top
fence edge of the hill, they set Japanese
maples, rhododendrons, and gladiola
newcomers in bright orange, yellow and
red. Another totally separate adventure
about to happen
is their side
yard, evolving
as an island of
Shasta's, Sweet
William and
dogwood!
As we sat on
the refinished
open back deck
overlooking
three amazing 3
ft. high bleeding
hearts, my
favorite feature
of the garden
played with my
senses as we
chatted. An old,
non- working,
tiered terra
cotta Italian
fountain, sits on
the deck corner.
Cascading with
deep green ivy,
it is iced with
bright green
creeping Jenny.
Above, large,
deep Tuscan
orange pansies
offer a pallet to reflect the sun! The colors
created a true garden escape.
Sipping my wine, I could have stayed
and come up with a ton of fun ideas
just like Cheryl seems to continue to do!
We commented on our ideas and our
husbands “putting in the work” to carry it
out! Cheryl loves to garden because “she
has to!,” adding “I can't not garden!” She
loves to continually create beauty, color,
texture, and light! Fred, in turn, loves to
garden for the therapy and the personal
space it provides.
Their only garden regret is there’s just
not enough time to share it with their
kids and grandkids! Both admit they have
“too many ideas,” and there’s frustration
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 June 2011
Garden Variety
by Michael Altman
Empowering Health
O
ne of the things I find most
disheartening about the state
of American health is the sense
of helplessness it engenders. I work
part-time in integrative health clinics
where people routinely come for a range
of complex conditions. But most people
don’t have very complicated conditions—
especially young people, who often lack
health insurance but can still greatly
improve their health through diet and
lifestyle changes.
Though everyone should get regular
check-ups, it’s important to have some
clues about self-help, to save a trip to
the doctor for a routine cold, sore throat,
seasonal allergies, constipation, mild joint
pain, and other easy-to-treat, recurring
problems. Using simple, natural, common
sense remedies, we can prevent an
infection from finding its way into our
lungs leading to bronchitis and a course
of antibiotics. By making easy changes to
the diet such as eating more whole foods
and fiber, drinking additional water, and
eating seasonal magnesium-rich foods,
we can prevent constipation and optimize
digestion. For helping with joint pain,
we can significantly increase intake of
culinary herbs such as basil, turmeric,
ginger, and rosemary, all of which help
reduce inflammation and help the gut too.
Whether insured or not, it’s worth
keeping a small supply of herbs and
supplements to help manage acute
conditions like a sore throat or a bruise
and also to take some basic supplements
intermittently, if not regularly, to maintain
health and prevent illness. Some basics
that come to mind include a well-crafted
multivitamin, fish oil, and perhaps an
additional liquid herbal extract formula,
tea blend, or combined supplement to
help with problems that you routinely
experience, such as fatigue, insomnia,
anxiety, allergies, and indigestion.
Many conditions are products of
inflammation. Asthma, digestive
Soluna Gardens Uses Coffee to Make Tea
Use Coffee to make Tea? Sounds crazy,
but that’s just what Cliff Beneventi from
Jacksonville’s own Soluna Gardens is
doing. The tea he makes, however, is
not to drink. It is Aerated Compost Tea,
a nutrient rich, biologically alive soil
amendment for your lawn and garden.
The coffee he uses is in the form of spent
grounds collected from the Good Bean.
A certified Master Composter, Beneventi
composts the grounds in accordance
with National Organic Program (NOP)
standards, along with the
proper amounts of collected
browns and greens, to convert
them into rich humus to be
used in his compost tea.
To a tank of his collected
rainwater, Beneventi adds
a proprietary blend of food
sources for the beneficial
bacteria and fungi in the
compost. Then, he aerates the
water with multiple oxygen Cliff Beneventi of Soluna Gardens they introduced 5
pumps, so the organisms can
breathe. Once the compost is submerged into own health, it takes some time to achieve
the water, they begin to grow and replicate
exponentially. Properly done, each single
bacterium can turn into 5 million during the
brewing cycle, making a single gallon of his
tea the biological equivalent of roughly 1,000
pounds of compost.
“You won’t find it on a store shelf,
however,” says Beneventi. “The tea
contains billions of beneficial organisms,
who, like you and I, need air or they’ll die.” available in 1 and 5 gallon containers at the
As such, Beneventi recommends using
the tea within 24 hours. Once in your soil,
the organisms go to work loosening clay
soils, building aggregate in sandy soils,
and convert organic matter into nutrients
available to your plants. “Essentially,” he
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problems, arthritis, prostatitis, and others
come to mind. Digestive upset often boils
down to food allergies, eating the wrong
foods or imbalances within a meal. For
example, eating lots of refined carbs, such
as bread during a meal may lead to more
bloating and gas, especially if that’s paired
with soft drink consumption, and followed
by dessert. Avoid drinking excessively--
including water--while eating because it
will dilute digestive secretions. Drink a
half hour or more before eating, and sip
a little water, tea, or non-sugary beverage
during a meal. Look into rotation diets to
determine food allergies and intolerances
to fructose, dairy, and gluten.
Building an herbal and nutritional
medicine chest isn’t complicated. For some
conditions, we can even rely on the same
products. For example, a company from
Sebastopol, CA, Traditional Medicinals,
makes herbal tea bag blends. They have
a product called Throat Coat. I often use
it when I’ve been speaking excessively in
multiple classes. It’s also great for a sore
throat, and its soothing, demulcent herbal
contents have laxative, digestion-restoring
properties. It contains clinically proven,
time-tested, safe herbs that kids can take,
including slippery elm bark, marshmallow
root, licorice root, and other herbs.
In order to further learn about
herbal and nutritional remedies, find
out about classes through community
bulletin boards, at health food stores,
and by supporting local companies and
practitioners that make and recommend
herbal and nutritional products. By
using simple remedies that don’t line the
pockets of pharmaceutical companies,
insurers, and hospitals, you can still take
care of yourself and be on the front lines
of lowering healthcare costs.
Michael Altman is a nutritionist and herbalist
who teaches at Southern Oregon University
& College of the Siskiyous. He consults with
individuals throughout the Rogue Valley and
beyond. Reach him at altmanm@sou.edu.
says, “it’s a way to get off of the fertilizer
treadmill. Nobody ever fertilized an old
growth forest, and those are some of the
healthiest soils on the planet.”
Soil building takes time, however. It
takes over 500 years for Mother Nature to
form an inch of rich topsoil. Thankfully,
that timeframe can be drastically reduced,
however, by mimicking what we see in
nature, rather than trying to outsmart her
with synthetic chemicals and fertilizers
(all of which kill some beneficial
organisms in the soil).
While the regular
application of compost
tea is the fastest natural
way to build healthy
soils, it doesn’t happen
overnight. “Our society
is used to instant
gratification,” says
Beneventi. “6 Minute
Abs was obsolete when
Minute Abs. Like our
soil health properly, but it’s worth it.”
According to Beneventi, good soil will
eventually sustain itself, with very little
management from us. Depending on your
soil’s condition when you start, “you
won’t even need our tea in a couple of
years. What other product has its own
obsolescence built into it?”
Soluna Gardens Aerated Compost Tea is
Jacksonville Farmers Market. For quantities
from 50 to 200 gallons, Beneventi will deliver
and apply for free. It’s great for lawns, veggies,
trees, and flowers. For more information, call
Cliff at 541-946-3719 or visit
www.solunagardens.com. See ad this page.
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THINGS TO DO - JUNE 2011

Apple Cellar Bakery
C e l e b rate __ So. Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event
Calendar. See ad page 9.
CELEBRATION. See article on page 11 of our May
2011 issue at jacksonvillereview.com.
Artisan Breads, Pastries & Food
t h e r ’ s D ay
541-899-6978
150 S Oregon Street*
p. 18
Fa __ Sat. June 4 10:00am-4:00pm & June 5, Noon-4:00pm:

v i l le
__ Sat. June 11am-4:00pm: taste of summer-
britt opening day, downtown
c k s o n Jacksonville Friends of the

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www.applecellarbakery.com Library Book Sale, Naversen Room. Jacksonville. See ad on page 8 or brittfest.org.

D Bella S u n d a y,
Saturday hours will be 9-10am for members pre-sale.
On Sunday, from 2-4 pm members get a bag of books for only $5. __ Fri. June 17, 6:30 pm: free movie night "1776,"
Union
on !
Old City Hall. See article on page 10.
Pizza, Pasta, Burgers
541-899-1770 p. 15
J u n e 1 9 t h
__ Sat. June 4, 10:00am-4:00pm: Children's
Heritage Fair, at Hanley Farm. For more __ Fri. June 17, 7:30 pm: Voices of the
170 W California Street* information, see article on page 11 of our May 2011 issue at Applegate presents "American Music" at the
www.bellau.com jacksonvillereview.com. Historic Presbyterian Church, 405 East California
Street, Jacksonville.

I Frau Kemmling
Schoolhaus Brewhaus
__ Sun. June 5, 10:00am-5:00pm: join the fun
at Rolling Hills Alpacas/Caprice
Vineyards and watch the alpacas get their spring
__ Fri. June 24, 5:00-7:00pm: FOURTH FRIDAY art
amble. See article on page 9.
German Fare - Great Beer!
hair cuts! 970 Old Stage Road, just north of the Post
541-899-1000 p. 36 Office. For more information, please call 541-499-0449. __ Sat. June 25, 9:00am-2:00pm: JACKSONVILLE
525 Bigham Knoll* SATURDAY ARTISTS art show,
www.fraukemmling.com __ Thurs. June 9, 5:30pm: Jacksonville Jacksonville Museum Grounds.

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chamber monthly general
Gary West Meats meeting, Bella Union. See "Chamber Chat" on __ Sat. July 9, 10:00am-Noon: Citizen Fire
page 11. Extinguisher Training, Jacksonville
Great Locavore Grill!
Fire Department. For more information, see
541-899-1829* p. 36
__ Sat. June 11: Medford Food Project jacksonvillereview.com.
690 N. Fifth Street
Pickup Day in Jacksonville.
www.garywest.com __ July 10-12: annual children's Festival,
__ Sat. June 11, 10AM-4PM: McKEE BRIDGE Britt Festival Grounds. See article page 8.

I Gogi’s
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 June 2011
Wine Talkers
by Janet Eastman
Red Lily’s Tasting Room
Blossoms in June
R A
ed Lily wine is finally getting a
home of its own. Owners Rachael
and Les Martin are overseeing
the finishing touches on a tasting room
and winery on their Jacksonville property.
Starting at the end of
this month, visitors will
be invited to turn off
Highway 238 onto a tree-
lined road that crosses
over the Applegate River
and leads to the two new
buildings. A restored
80-year-old barn adjacent
to the tasting room and a
sandy beach on the river
will also welcome wine more
tasters.
“This is an amazing, special place
for patrons to enjoy their wine or online
a picnic lunch,” says Les Martin.
“Our whole philosophy is really to create
a destination winery, that is, a place where
people can go to not only enjoy wine, but to
stay a while and relax and enjoy the other
aspects of our property.”
For their new construction, the Martins
hired designer Ken Snelling and chose an
architectural style – “Upscale Barn” – that
honors the rural location.
The roofs are galvanized metal. Some
exterior walls have cedar siding. Rocks
from the Applegate River were used in
columns. Wood covering the sides of
the horseshoe-shaped tasting bar was
salvaged from the renovated barn. Tractor
seats became bar stools. Barn poles were
also incorporated into the décor.
“We thought about converting the barn
into a tasting room, but that would have
meant replacing what is great about it,”
The Jacksonville Review
says Rachael, standing underneath the
old feeder barn’s 25-foot-tall ceiling. “The
barn is my favorite part of the property.”
Rachael is hanging chandeliers made
of old wine barrels from the barn’s ridge
Red Lily Vineyards
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Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-0475
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beam. Old oak barrels also serve as
walls for the barn.
It is only fitting that this couple, who
came to farming as a second career – she
grew up in Medford and earned a degree
in criminal law; he was a CPA for Las
Vegas casinos – would protect the land.
They recognize that the business of
wine starts with farming.
Nine years ago, the Martins moved to
the valley and eventually bought this
property, which was homesteaded in
the late 1800s.
Rachael learned to make wine by
apprenticing for Sarah Powell and other
esteemed winemakers. Working with
Randy Gold and Sherman Lamb of Pacific
Wine Talkers - Cont'd on Pg. 31
Speaking of Wine
by Duane Bowman
Tasting Room Etiquette
s I’m sitting here in the Cricket
Hill tasting room the rain is
beating on the roof and I’m
thinking, “this is going to be a slow day
for visitors.” So, with that thought in mind,
I figured I’d put pen to paper and give
people some tips on how to get the most
out of their visits to the many wineries
we’re lucky, or smart, enough to live near.
I don’t intend to be some “Emily Post”
of wine tasting but just to share a few do’s
and don’ts that will enhance both your
enjoyment and the enjoyment of those
around you. Think of these not as “rules”
but as “relationship builders” – actions
that will cement your relationship with
the winery and your fellow tasters. I’ve
noted more than a few do’s and don’ts
over the years but here are just four that
come to mind.
1) Don’t wear fragrances
Believe it or not, people do come to
tasting rooms to taste the wines! They
may want to learn what a wine they’ve
never heard of has to offer or they may
want to evaluate the merits of a wine they
have some experience with. Either way,
the aromas of the wine is a critical part of
the reason they’re there. You may not care
if your overpowering fragrance makes it
impossible for you to smell what a wine
has to offer but believe me, others will.
So save the fragrances for those intimate
occasions when they will be appreciated.
Don’t be that person whose fragrance
interferes with what you, and anyone
near you for that matter, is trying to taste
2) Don’t homestead
We're all for being enthusiastic and
curious about wine, my livelihood and
that of other winery owners depends
on your excitement, knowledge and
appreciation of wine. If you’re here in the
Applegate, you’ll often find the owners or
winemakers manning the tasting rooms.
This is your opportunity to learn more
about grapes and wines than you should
reasonably expect from the typical tasting
room staff.
When the tasting room becomes busy
though, do try to step aside from the
counter in a timely matter, or at least
make a little room for new guests. I
know it’s the responsibility of the host to
welcome the new arrivals, but sometimes
in an attempt to be polite to the person
there first, we may not. So try to be polite
when tasting – don’t be that person who
stands at the counter, argues with the host
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and never notices the lineup of guests
waiting behind them.
3) Don’t use a tasting room to get buzzed
You say you paid a tasting fee and gosh
darned if you’re not going to get your
money’s worth! Or you might hear, let’s
get our bridesmaids together and have
a “go taste wines party!” These sorts of
actions are guaranteed not to help you
build relationships with wineries.
Tasting fees aren’t there so wineries
can make money selling wine tastes.
That’s not the business they’re in.
Tasting fees are generally modest
amounts that just keep the winery from
losing quite as much when they open
their doors to guests.
On a wine tour of the Applegate,
where there are 17 tasting rooms on the
Winetrail, you would expect to taste a
lot of wines. You won’t be disappointed.
But if you’re buzzed, will you be able to
recognize what you’ve tasted? Will you
know any more about those wines than
when you started?
The moral of this story is, if you know
you’re going to taste a lot of wines in a
day, do what the pros do and spit – don’t
swallow. If you want to be sober enough to
recognize a favorite wine you’d like to take
home then use the spit buckets. Spitting
wine graciously is an art form that requires
practice – ask anyone with a beard!
4) If you like it – buy it FROM THEM!
Which brings us to our last tip. If you
like it – buy it then and there. I’m not
talking about joining some wine club or
buying futures, but those are great if you’re
sober and want to do them; I’m talking
about purchasing something you enjoy
directly from the people who made it. Don’t
wait to find it at the end of some grocery
store aisle. You’re going to be disappointed
and wind up buying an inferior wine that
you’ve never tried. And that’s why you’ve
come to the winery, isn’t it?
Best of all, taking that wine home you’ll
have something wonderful to share with
your friends or dinner guests – a wine
you’ll love and a story about what you
learned from the dreamers who crafted it.
See you in the tasting room!
Duane Bowman is a Director of Applegate
Valley Oregon Vintners Association and
winemaker at Cricket Hill Winery located at
the 2 mile marker on Little Applegate Rd.
Find him at www.crickethillwinery.com or
email duane@crickethillwinery.com
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HomeWorx Considering Beer

by Cheryl von Tress by Ginger Johnson

The Outdoor Living Room

'T
is the season to get outdoors
and stay outdoors as long as
possible. An outdoor room
designated for casual living creates
an oasis for you to linger longer. Two
key design elements are location for
maximum enjoyment and products to
assure comfort and safety.
In developing an outdoor living room,
generally visible from the indoors, you
increase the visual and spatial living areas
of your home without the expense of
actual construction or remodeling. Hours
of pleasure await, so just do it!
The ideas presented here offer solutions
for outdoor spaces without walls and
roofing. If you have a roofed area, you're
on your way to an even easier design.
Begin at the Bottom
What will serve as the floor? Deck?
Patio? Lawn? Pea gravel? Once your
location has been
determined, you
can then decide if an
outdoor rug will benefit
in defining the layout.
Generally, a sitting
area would have the
legs of primary seating
placed inside the rug's
border. Outdoor rugs
come in rectangular,
square and round
shapes – allowing you to be creative in
your design. If lawn is your choice of
space, all furnishings, fabrics and cushions
will need to be water friendly.
Get Off Your Feet
Options for seating arrangements
abound. A simple settee flanked by
two chairs and a bench. A round table
surrounded by cushioned chairs. Two
chaise lounges paired with a large coffee
table for food, beverages, magazines,
books and decorative elements.
Oversized, contemporary seating
arranged in angular patterns, either
L-shapes or on an angle. If you choose
stationary pieces that are difficult to
rearrange easily, then it's advisable to
have lightweight pieces to add to the
grouping for larger parties or to sit in
shade or sun areas as desired.
A Sense of Space
Soft walls or the illusion of walls gives
an immediate sense of space without
blocking the room from your garden
area. Various options can be designed as
walls. Large planters in metal, wood or
ceramic with tall grasses, shrubs or small
trees work well. Be sure to use a great
potting mix. To assure plant success,
listen to your nursery professional, plant
properly the first time and provide drip
irrigation. Decorative screens, fade-
resistant/UV-protected fabric curtain
panels, pergolas – these are just a few
more ways to define your outdoor living
room. An outdoor woven window blind
is a great solution for temporary blocking
of late-day and evening hot sun if you
have a horizontal beam for installation in
the right location.
Can You See Me Now?
For function and drama, add lighting.
Solar-powered accent lights have grown
in their variety of style. Stake lights can
be grouped and "planted" into containers
of pea gravel – creating inexpensive,
transportable lighting. Japanese lantern
lights (solar or electric) add fun and give
off an orb of light.
Metal oil-burning
torches stand up well
to the elements and
set a romantic mood
with their flickering
light. If you have
outdoor power, then
wall-mounted lights
or lamps can be great
(keep any table or
floor lamps out of the
elements – we get those amazing Summer
storms). For nighttime reading, you'll want
electric lighting to get sufficient lumens.
Too Hot to Handle?
Add shade. An awning, sun sail or
umbrella not only protects you from
the hot sun, but it also helps make the
space feel cozier by providing a stand-in
for regular roof. They will also provide
privacy. A breeze box fan or smaller
rotating fans are helpful to stir the air
(with this option, be sure to locate your
room near electrical outlets).
Wish I Could Linger Longer
Outdoor living rooms can be used
for more than Summertime enjoyment.
Consider adding a fire pit (fixed or
portable), portable outdoor fireplace or
propane-powered heater (tabletop or
standing) to your outdoor space.
A Place for Everything
Tables are a must for outdoor living rooms
with their built-in practicality, especially if
they have drawers or lower shelves. Two
side tables and a coffee table should be
adequate for most designs. However, if you
plan to entertain lots of guests, consider
D
id you know that July is
Oregon Craft Beer Month?
For those of us living in
the Valley and all across the state, this
means lots to cheer about in July.
If you follow craft beer or beer in
general, you may know that the tidal
wave of (insert whatever city here) Beer
Week is growing by leaps and bounds.
These week-long celebrations are a
reflection of a few ideas with one being
that people all across the US of A are
enthusiastically embracing and helping
support American craft beer. It also
means that craft beer’s popularity is
growing in communities everywhere.
It means that the economic and
gastronomic participation is good for the
Rogue Valley and our country.
Hot on the heels of American Craft
Beer Week (May 16 – 22, 2011), we have
the inaugural Medford Beer Week
coming up June 12th through the 18th.
It’s sure to delight and enlighten beer
enthusiasts, from novices all the way
to full fledged beer geeks. The week is
full of great beer events and culminates
with the Southern Oregon Craft Brew
Festival on Saturday June 18th. What a
perfect opportunity to get out, enjoy new
flavors, meet new friends, and support
your local breweries.
The beer week phenomena can for
sure be counted on to continue growing
and developing in light of the fact that
there are over 1700 craft breweries in the
United States and the population of legal
drinking age adults continue to grow.
Women Enjoying Beer (WEB) will be
at the festival and will be frequenting the
different events throughout the week.
WEB is the business I started to develop
and serve the female beer consumer and
helps the brewing community properly
address women as equal beer players.
Events like Medford Beer Week and the
culminating festival invite everyone
to enjoy more craft beer, provide an
opportunity to learn more about beer,
and support breweries nationwide. Plus
adding folding tables or a bistro set.
Easy Breezy Tip
Attractive ceramic planters
have become readily available and
affordable – and, in a myriad of colors.
When filled with pea gravel (larger
stones in the bottom), they become semi-
permanent, stable bases for posts, poles
or anything vertical you may want or
they are usually a
very fun time.
Consider: “The
Great American Beer
Festival, held annually
in Denver CO, remains
the largest commercial beer competition
in the world, with 3,523 beers vying for
medals.” (Brewers Association) This
remarkable festival will hit 30 years
strong in 2011 and last year 50,000 people
enjoyed 3 different public sessions. Wow!
If you are planning to go to a festival,
here are some pointers.
1. Eat a solid meal before you go. Even
if there will be food vendors, fill
your tummy so you don’t ‘forget’
and get inebriated.
2. Designate a driver. It’s safest,
smartest and the right thing to do.
3. Pace yourself. Whether the festival
offers small pours of pours of your
size choosing, the beer in your glass
was lovingly made to be savored,
not slammed.
4. If it’s a festival of any size and you
go with a group, set up a location to
reconnect as needed (i.e. to compare
notes or to ride home together).
5. If it’s a sizable festival, determine
a few styles to try instead of
attempting to sample them all. Your
taste buds will be shot if you drink
too much and too wide a variety too
quickly. Staying in a style or two
helps you locate beer to enjoy and
then to discuss as you wish.
6. Enjoy it! Craft beer in America is just
that – crafted for enjoyment. Take
your time.
So get out there and enjoy American
craft beer. You’ll be glad you did, and
the local breweries we all support will
thank us by continuing to make high
quality brews.
Women Enjoying Beer is a business Ginger
Johnson started to develop and serve the female
craft beer consumer through events, education
and training, and consulting. Contact her at
ginger@womenenjoyingbeer.com.
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Last month, the PTO published the

school’s hard-bound 2010-2011 Student Guest Chef of the Month
Anthology, making each student a
published author! On May 31st, we hosted Chef Bill Heubel, Jacksonville Inn
the first annual Jacksonville Elementary
School Writers’ Festival with book signings Grilled Chicken and Pesto Pasta with Kalamata
and browsing of 350 pieces of displayed
writing. Then, local educator and author,
Olives and Greek Feta Cheese (Serves 4)
Ginny Hicks, author of Mountain Star, This is a perfect dish that celebrates Southern Oregon’s bountiful Summer harvest. A

I
t was an incredible year at
Jacksonville Elementary School,
beginning with a Back-to-School
BBQ on the school lawn with a live
performance by the Ashland Blue’s
Society. In late September, students
square-danced with fourth grade teacher
Anna Meunier in Jacksonville’s 150th
Celebration parade. Students also raised
money for the PTO at our annual Jog-A-
Thon. The PTO sponsored a community-
wide Harvest Carnival, complete with
“The Dragon” obstacle course, fun-filled
booths, activities and a concert performed Zickrick brought back the Jacksonville
by JVE’s resident rock group, “The Blank
Notes.” Students also
had the chance to dunk
principal, Rick Snyder and
other teachers in a dunk
tank!
2011 began with our
annual Science Fair, with
kindergarten – 6th graders
displaying scientific
experiments, observations
and collections. “Thanks”
to teacher Erica Reeves
for organizing a make-
and-take “flubber” table
and performing live,
scientific demonstrations
for all to enjoy. Next,
the PTO sponsored a
stunning Oregon Museum Andrew Fairbanks, Ian Grady & classroom. This interactive
of Science and Industry Alaya Metwally during 150th
(OMSI) school-wide Celebration Parade
assembly, “Altered States”
as well as classroom programs. Fourth
graders studied “The Science of Lewis and
Clark” while fifth graders experienced
“Animal Innards”
In March, 20% of our students
performed in our annual Talent Show!
With the help of producers Theresa
and Sean McCoy and music teacher
Wendi Stanek, a multitude of students
felt the thrill of a cheering audience!
March also marked the culmination of
the PTO-sponsored Art Program with
the JVE School Student Art Exhibition.
Throughout the school year, students
studied master artists Jackson Pollock,
Vincent Van Gogh, Andy Warhol and Eric
Carle. Students learned methods of these
artists and then created their own artwork members Sarah Grady and Jessica Haynes
showcased in the Art Exhibition. This Art
Program is entirely supported by the PTO
and is taught by parent-volunteers.
Prolific children’s book author, Deborah for the children of Jacksonville. It is
Hopkinson, visited our school in April,
sharing her experiences as a writer
and conducting a writers’ workshop
for intermediate grades. On May 26,
under the direction of music teacher,
Wendi Stanek, and sixth grade teacher,
Jim Finnegan, the fourth-sixth graders
performed the musical Disney’s Sleeping
Beauty Kids on the Britt Stage.
delivered a keynote address. Next,
students broke into small, multi-grade
discussion sessions where 29 volunteers,
including authors, publishers, educators
columnists, journalists and other writing
professionals, served as discussion group
moderators. The moderators facilitated
a positive discussion of each student’s
favorite piece of writing. Thank you so
much to all of the volunteers who donated
their time and expertise to make this
special event a success.
This school year, past and new clubs
emerged. Carrie Robertson and Maggie
Junior Gardening Club where over 30
students met each month
to learn about gardening.
Sandy Metwally started
the Mandarin Chinese
Club, where, via video-
conferencing technology,
22 students receive live,
interactive instruction.
This was an amazing
opportunity for our
students, and the PTO
hopes to offer more
conferencing clubs
next year. The PTO
unanimously voted to
purchase document
cameras and LCD
projectors for every
tool allows a student to
solve a math problem
using manipulatives,
such as blocks or geometric shapes, and
enables 3-D solutions to be displayed
on-screen in real time! It was an honor to
support our teachers and students with
this lasting contribution.
We also celebrated during Staff
Appreciation Week by decorating
the staff room, arranging on-site staff
massages and supplied meals and treats
for the entire staff. Students wrote
poems, brought flowers, and created
banners filled with sentiments of love
and appreciation. The PTO thanks
local businesses who helped create the
successful week, including Jacksonville
Chiropractic, Pony Espresso, and Harry
and David. Also, thank you to PTO
for organizing this event.
The PTO works hard to support
enriching, educational opportunities
important that our school reflects the rich
and unique qualities and opportunities
found in this community. Our school’s
strong tradition of excellence springs
from the support of many. Thank you to
our principal, Rick Snyder, teachers and
to the countless volunteers and donors
who contribute their time and talents to
Jacksonville Elementary School.
quick stop at the local grower’s market will supply you with virtually all of the ingredients
to make this fantastic dish at home. Paired with Valley View Winery’s Anna Maria Syrah,
you’ll have a meal to remember. Don’t feel constrained to using just the vegetables listed.
Any vegetables that grills well will work. Experiment with grilled shrimp or even top
sirloin. Don’t like feta cheese, finish it with parmesan. Better still, stop by the Inn and have
this dish prepared with fresh produce from 7 Oaks Farm and other local producers. Dine in
our patio for an extra special treat. Cheers!
Chicken:
Boneless, skinless chicken breast 4ea
Kosher salt ¼ tsp.
Black pepper finely milled pinch
Garlic, freshly chopped fine 1 tsp.
Paprika ½ tsp.
Rosemary, freshly chopped ½ tsp.
Canola Oil 1 tbsp.
Mix all ingredients together with oil and rub all over chicken. Allow to marinate
for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Heat grill and cook until done. Reserve warm
until ready to use.
Grilled Vegetables:
Zucchini 1 each
Red onion, peeled 1 each
Portabello mushroom 1 each
Red bell pepper 1 each
Olive oil 1 tbsp.
Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp.
Kosher salt ½ tsp.
Black Pepper freshly milled ½ tsp.
Slice all vegetables into ½ inch slices. Toss with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Grill on high heat until slightly tender but al dente. Cut into 1 inch pieces and
reserve warm.
Pesto:
Yields about 1 cup
Basil leaves tightly packed 2 cups
Spinach leaves, tightly packed 1 cup
Pine nuts, toasted 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice 1 tsp.
Garlic, fresh chopped 1 tsp.
Parmesan cheese, fresh grated ¼ cup
Olive oil, extra virgin ½ cup
Kosher salt ¼ tsp. (or to taste)
Place all ingredients into a food processor and process for about 90 seconds or
until all ingredients are blended and bright green. Reserve.
For the Dish:
Greek feta cheese 4 ounces
Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced 2 ounces
Sundried tomatoes 2 ounces
Choose your favorite large pasta bowls. Toss
together your favorite pasta with pesto and grilled
vegetables. Divide evenly into the pasta bowls and
sprinkle with cheese, olives and sundried tomatoes.
Slice chicken and fan out over the top. Enjoy.

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SightSeeing
by Julie D. Danielson, O.D.

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ust as you need sunscreen to protect your skin from
ultraviolet (UV) light, you also need sun protection
for your eyes. UV radiation is a component of solar
energy, but it can also be given off by artificial sources
like welding machines, tanning beds and lasers.
UV radiation is divided into UV-A, UV-B and UV-
C. UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not
present any threat (man-made sources of UV-C, like
welding arcs, are very harmful to the eyes, if you do not
use the proper protection). That’s not true of UV-A and
UV-B. Scientific evidence now shows that exposure to
both UV-A and UV-B can have damaging long and short
term effects on your eyes and vision.
If you are exposed, unprotected, to excessive amounts
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gritty feeling in the eyes, extreme sensitivity to light and
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and rarely causes permanent damage to the eyes.
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whenever you are working outdoors, participating in
outdoor sports, taking a walk, running errands or doing
anything in the sun.
To provide protection for your eyes, your sunglasses
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• block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B
radiation;
• screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light;
• be perfectly matched in color and free of distortion
and imperfection; and
• have lenses that are gray, green, or brown.
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regular glasses to provide UV protection when dark
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movement. In other words, they get stuck. It usually head at a wrong angle.
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Soul Matters
by Kate Ingram, M.A.
“Probably no nation is rich enough to pay for both
war and civilization. We must make our choice;
we cannot have both.”
I
have not been much at peace of
late, a fact which, not ironically,
disturbs me. On May the second
I drove through our little town early in
the morning taking my son to school and
was greeted by a display of American
flags along California Street. I wondered
what holiday it was, but quickly realized
it wasn’t a holiday (a word derived
from Holy Day); it was a celebration of
Osama bin Laden’s death--or killing to
be precise. And since that time I have
been consumed by a deep and abiding
consternation and a heavy heart.
The flags were not displayed at the
request of any governmental body or
official, but rather at the behest of one
individual, acting solely on her own
personal feeling and desire and who, as it
happens, has the ear of the Booster’s Club.
When I asked this person if she had asked
for permission from the business owners
before placing the flags, she quickly and
decidedly told me “no.”
I am deeply disturbed by the flying
of the flags on that particular day for
two distinct, yet inextricably connected
reasons, neither of which has anything
to do whatsoever with “patriotism.” My
concern is this: that a single individual
could symbolically speak for the entire
community by unilaterally decorating
a public thoroughfare. A person may
hang the flag at his or her home at any
time, for any reason; that’s private
property. But in this case, a personal
point of view morphed into a public,
collective voice; a voice that I, and many
others, do not share.
Moreover, the flying of the flag on that
day was not in celebration of the end of
hostilities. It was not to honor service men
and women, not even to honor the lives of
those killed on September 11; in such case
they would be flown on September 11,
so that we might remember, and reflect.
There was no reflection in flying these
flags, just reaction; emotional, vengeful
reaction. The flags were flown in a fist-
pumping celebration of the killing of a
human being.
The founders of our nation fought and
struggled and debated long and hard to
create this exemplary, fragile democracy
that we all appreciate and defend so
vociferously. They fought not just so
that we could fly the flag but in order
to create an entirely new social system:
a system that respects the rights of the
individual against the tyranny of a
single person or collective. They created
a document that supports a democratic
process. And they fought with honor
and dignity; no less than George
Washington himself issued an order
that any man found to have humiliated,
tortured or mistreated a prisoner of
war would be severely punished as an
example to the rest of the army.
Which leads me to a much larger
question, more troublesome and
profound: Is it right to celebrate the
murder of a human being, even if that
person is your enemy? I question what
spiritual or religious foundation there
might be for such an attitude. I wonder,
unhappily, at the absence of a sense of
human decency, of a simple maturity of
character. I wonder what happened to the
idea of justice that the United States used
to champion: of bringing war criminals to
trial for their crimes, not shooting them-
-unarmed, in the face. I wonder if we are
not succumbing to the habits of Imperial
Rome, where assassinations of the enemy
were commonplace, their severed heads
paraded on poles through the streets to
wild cheers. I do not wonder alone.
Jonathan Zimmerman, NYU professor
and author recently wrote: “By
celebrating death, even of someone as evil
as bin Laden, we let our worst impulses
trump what Abraham Lincoln called
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the better angels of our nature. We look
petty, juvenile and small.” And this is
worrisome. Worrisome because violence
begets violence.
The ultimate weakness of violence is
that it is a descending spiral,
begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.
Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies
it…adding deeper darkness to a night
already devoid of stars.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness:
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate:
only love can do that.
That quote is from Dr. King, who
perhaps was inspired by the apostle Paul,
himself a convert from violence, who
stated: “Anyone who claims to be in the
light but hates his brother is still in the
darkness. ” (1 John 2:9)
In my last column I said that it is
important to ask the right questions to get
the right answers. The question here is not
one of patriotism; a person does not need
to fly the flag to be a patriot. “Patriotism,”
is a red herring, leading away from the
real and more salient issues of proper
boundaries (both personal and global),
mutual respect and, above all, whether we
choose to be guided by hatred or by love.
What Albert Einstein called a
“deplorable love-of-country stance”
is what takes us into war. It separates,
violates, and seeks to dominate. Witness
Greece, Rome, Germany, Japan...and
the U.S. “You will never have a quiet
world,” George Bernard Shaw said,
“until you knock the patriotism out of
the human race.”
We are, when all is said and done, a
single, human race trying to co-exist
on a tiny blue sphere suspended in
the heavens, and our smallness, our
“us and them” attitude is threatening
to kill us all. Patriotism, jingoism,
and nationalism have no place on a
small, heavily populated planet. If
we are to find peace in our world, if
we are to survive at all, we must rise
above such such small-mindedness,
rise above the darkness, to a level that
spiritual traditions have been pointing
to for centuries. We must embrace our
commonalities and not our differences.
We must recognize our fear, and rather
than defending it with hatred and
violence, seek understanding and love.
We must, must recognize our oneness.
This is why I was dismayed that
Monday morning; this is why I do not
wish for a single person to speak for me
in chauvinistic displays of the flag. This
is why I wrote the mayor and the city
council and why I write this column every
month. I try, in my own small way, to
speak for the angels of our better nature,
to speak for peace instead of war, to speak
for cooperation rather than violence and
retribution, to speak for the recognition
that there is no “us” or “them”: there is
only US, without the periods.
Katherine Ingram is a therapist, life coach
and writer. To respond or to schedule a session,
please visit www.katherineingram.com.
Reflections
by Gates McKibbin
The sign at the Children’s Advocacy
Center in Medford features a tag line that
would do a Madison Avenue advertising
agency proud. It says, “Healing Children
at the Speed of Love.” When I read it for
the first time, I felt a pang in my heart that
was both poignant and affirming. I was
saddened that so many children needed
help – and gratified that this remarkable
place was there for them.
The Children’s Advocacy Center serves
abused children from three counties
in a compassionate, innovative way.
It provides a home-like environment
where children can disclose what they
are experiencing and receive coordinated
support services to begin their healing
process. This grassroots effort was born of
love, and it continues to thrive on it. The
sense of welcome and caring is palpable
the minute you walk in the door, creating
a safe haven for those who need it.
I knew next to nothing about the Center
until I attended a neighbor’s birthday
party. Over appetizers Ken Snoke and
I were talking about the “Community
Table” he added to the Saturday Farmers
Market at the Courthouse in Jacksonville,
where people can simply show up with
homemade items they want to sell or
trade. Before the entrée was served I had
decided to sell my handmade collage
greeting cards at the table and donate all
of the money to the Center.
Baskets decorated like cabbages
from Harry & David provided an eye-
catching way to display the ten dozen
cards I ended up making. We arrived
early to set up our greeting card garden.
Then at the speed of, well, love, every
single card had sold by noon.
Garden - Cont'd from Pg. 12
in trying to keep up with all of them.
Yet, both make sure to take time out to
sit and enjoy their efforts! Cheryl has
learned to not have to have her garden
“coiffed” all the time, and Fred has
learned to take time to sit and enjoy it
before starting another project. It is a
sanctuary for both of them.
Their favorite time in the garden
is anytime they can get into it! May
through October provides morning sun
and evening shade they love. Cheryl
noted that when they moved in, the
land and home were never “married”
to each other. As she works with it, she
knows it is “perfectly imperfect” and
Joyfull Living
by Louise Lavergne
Flowing with Life
I
often find myself telling my clients
and students to “let go of the
resistance.” It is the key to feeling
great inside and out. If we start with our
tight muscles… if you reach down for
your toes and your find yourself so far
away from your destination because of
stiff muscles, you are not going to get any
closer by tensing your body. As you take
time too breathe and relax, you can stretch
a little easier and even a little farther.
Resisting Change
Recently I had a wonderful opportunity
to visit the San Diego Zoo and the
Wildlife Preserve. It was amazing to see
and hear the stories of animals going
extinct, mostly because they couldn’t
adapt to the changes in their life
conditions. Resistance to accept “what is”
causes great stress and causes a species
to vanish from the planet… “Wow,” I
thought, “it’s true of Humans, too.” We
are currently experiencing a great deal of
changes in our way of life. Energetically,
things are different; the old way of doing
things is no longer applicable and those
who refuse to adjust to the changes are
June 2011
I experienced a sense of unity and
downright joy as I interacted with
everyone who visited our table. A
member of the Garden Club told us that
when they found out the Center needed
pajamas, they provided 32 pair. Dr. Kerri
Hecox, the Center’s designated medical
provider and Jacksonville resident,
stopped by with her husband and two
children to express her appreciation for
what we were doing. Kerri mentioned
that the donated money would be used
to buy urgently needed backpacks
for all ages, which will be filled with
basics such as soap, shampoo, brushes,
toothpaste and toothbrushes. Right then
and there we began to plan our next
Farmers Market sale.
A friend appeared with a plate of
rhubarb muffins from the bake sale and
another one brought gloriously decorated
cupcakes for “dessert.” We drank coffee
to warm our fingers, chatted with vendors
and neighbors, and made plans for our
follow-up fund raiser. I tipped the couple
playing laid-back music and bought bags of
organic lavender for summer ice cream and
shortbread. Then right after the last greeting
card was on its way to a new home,
reinforcements arrived to help us pack up.
Only later did it occur to me that all
morning we had been involved in healing
with the speed of love. In a community
full of people with plenty of love in their
hearts, anything is possible.
Gates McKibbin moved to Jacksonville after
working and living in the Bay Area for three
decades as a consultant to major corporations.
This column contains her musings about this
remarkable community and her new life
far away from the fast lane.
she is learning to be more comfortable
with that feeling. After my experience in
their garden this evening, I know they
have succeeded in joyously marrying
the land with the home and taking the
imperfect perfection of color, texture,
and beauty to a most beautiful level. I
am anxious to return to the finished back
yard BBQ area (another idea!) and view
the “perfected imperfection!” Personally,
I think it is pretty perfect already!
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 products.
suffering. This causes the body to break
down with a wide range of conditions.
As we learn to deepen our connection
to our peaceful inner place, we are more
tuned-in to our intuition and can flow
with the changes more easily. Change
is challenging for everyone! How well
we adapt is directly related to how well
we can thrive in these changing times.
Staying in a state of worry, or making
our choices based on fears, leads to more
stress and restricts our natural ability to
heal and maintain general good health.
You can learn a great deal from your
garden hose. Turn the water on, step on
the hose and you will see what resistance
can do. IF we let go and let life flow, we
find there is an abundance of resources
available to us.
Remember to take time to breathe.
© Louise Lavergne 2001-2011 www.joyfull-
yoga.com; 899-0707 Louise is a JoyFull living
coach, Motivational speaker & owns JoyFull
Yoga LLC in Jacksonville. She offers group
& private sessions here and across North
America. She has been practicing and teaching
yoga and meditation for over 25 years.
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Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm

by Robert Casserly
There is something almost magical about the power of
pigs to open a person’s mind to a new way of looking at
the world. Granted, dogs and cats are Man’s best friends.
Horses are more majestic, llamas are lovelier, and simple
creatures like cows, chickens, and goats may be easier to
comprehend. But pigs take the prize
when it comes to challenging our
notions of human superiority.
It probably has a lot to do with
how intelligent pigs are. In George
Orwell’s seminal book Animal Farm,
when the animals oust the awful
drunkard Farmer Jones, guess who
takes over? It’s the pigs who rise up
and turn into the barnyard’s dictators.
Orwell had it right. Whenever
we put a fresh bale of hay in the
Sanctuary’s pasture, the fleet-footed
animals like horses and goats make an
eager dash for it. Meanwhile the pigs
amble over at a much more dignified
pace. Once the pigs arrive on the
scene, the other animals inevitably
yield to them with nary a fuss or fight.
There seems to be a mutual understanding that pigs rule.
We didn’t get that memo, but apparently everyone else
did, even the Sanctuary’s two cows who outweigh a pig
by a thousand pounds.
Recent research into pig cognition has revealed justly!
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y! how complicated and smart they are. Pigs, whose
m edia
a similar fashion; and they use their voice to communicate
human-like emotions such as happiness, excitement,
curiosity, and apprehension.
At Sanctuary One, we’ve been learning pig-talk ever
since Lisa, a formerly abused pig originally from the
Seattle area, moved in with us a little over
a year ago. For example, once a week a
Sanctuary volunteer heads toward the barn
with a five-gallon bucket full of pig slops
donated by MacLevin’s Whole Foods Deli.
When Lisa’s massive snout first catches scent
of the approaching slop bucket, she makes
a drawn-out, sonorous rumble that you can
feel in your bones, something akin to the
loudest, deepest snore imaginable mixed
with the lowest note on a grand piano. This
is Lisa’s way of saying “Hey you! I’m over
here!” Then, as the volunteer comes closer
and Lisa is sure snack-time is imminent, she
switches to an excited, rapid grunting. “I
smell MacLevin’s! Gimme! Gimme!” After
the glorious slops are dumped into her pig
pen, Lisa makes a contented little whistling
noise whenever she pauses long enough from
gobbling down lettuce leaves, cabbage cores, and fruit
rinds to take a breath.
As author Sy Montgomery put it in her book entitled
The Good Good Pig, “Watching a pig eat is the ultimate
vicarious thrill. Seldom can you take such pleasure in
another's joy. Here is someone following his bliss.”

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The ancestors of humans and pigs went our separate interested in volunteering, ask and your tour guide will
sounding pop, blues, classical, gospel,
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you walk upright on two legs, I am your BFF (that’s Best last year with a really mellow Airedale. I put her in her
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Realtor * Broker legged and furry, chances are I won’t like you. I judge hours. Being the alpha female that I am, I need to make
quickly if a newcomer is friend or foe. sure that the hierarchy is established right from the get-go.
Full-service listing and selling agent If a dog acts uninterested in me, I’ll probably be okay SO – once again, I guess I’m not your typical Golden
and like that dog. There’s a new, big, black lab-mix in Retriever. Here’s a quote I found about us: “Friendly with
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the “hood,” and I like him. I hate the big, friendly yellow everyone, including other dogs, the Golden Retriever
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Paws for Thought
by Dr. Tami Rogers
Summer Trouble
I
am gazing out the window as I sit here at my
desk completely relieved by the sights before
me. I see blue sky for what seems like the first
time in months, I see leaves budding on the trees, I see
beautiful flowers in bloom… all of the signs of spring
which signifies warmer days to come. However, the
warm weather brings with it many things that can be
a significant danger to your pets. While I don’t want to
seem negative by always bringing up dangers, I do feel
there are a few things worth discussing.
1. Heartworm Disease – This fatal disease is
transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Therefore, any pet that goes outside, even for the
briefest periods of time, is at risk. The infected
mosquito will transmit microscopic parasites into the
blood stream that then develop into full sized worms
(about the size of a spaghetti noodle) in the heart
of the newly infected animal. Once present in the
bloodstream, the worms will continue to reproduce,
resulting in a large adult worm burden in the heart.
Obviously, it doesn’t take long before the presence
of these worms will cause irreversible damage to
the heart and while treatment is possible, it is costly.
The good news about Heartworm Disease is that
it is extremely easy to prevent. There are multiple
products available to us that kill the microscopic
parasites before they have time to mature. New to
the market is an injection that provides protection
for six full months and as most of you are familiar,
there are pills that can be given on a monthly basis.
2. Heat exposure – Our pets are not able to sweat like
we do in order to help them cool down. The only
way they can dissipate heat is by panting and the
only place they sweat is from between their toes.
Because of this, they are incredibly susceptible
to heat stroke. As our weather is getting warmer
it is important to remember these tips: A) Never
leave your pet unattended in a vehicle. Even on a
moderate day where outside temperatures are only
70 degrees, the internal temperature of a car can
quickly reach 110 even with the windows cracked.
B) Avoid exercising your pet in the midday summer
Wine Talkers - Cont'd from Pg. 23
Crest Vineyard Services, the Martins planted their first
two acres of Tempranillo on Thompson Creek in 2003.
While waiting for those vines to mature, the Martins
purchased fruit from another grower.
They made their first vintage at RoxyAnn Winery in
Medford in 2003 and continued that successful custom-
crush relationship until now that they have a winery
designed especially for them.
The Martins planted four more acres of Tempranillo
on their land in 2008. Earlier this year, they planted
Tempranillo and other Spanish varietals, Verdejo,
Grenache and Graciano, on a 14-acre site around a knoll
on the property.
This fall, for the first time, they will bring their grapes
to their winery to be crushed and coaxed into their
respected wine. And this summer, they will have a
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heat. Instead, make sure your walk/run is scheduled
in the morning or late evening when temperatures
are cooler. C) Keep them off of hot pavement/sand
when out and about. Hot asphalt can easily blister
the pads of their feet. A good rule of thumb… if it
is too hot for you to walk on comfortably, it is too
hot for your pet! D) Always have adequate amounts
of fresh water available when your pet is outside.
Provide multiple bowls/buckets that cannot be
tipped over during play time. E) When outside,
make sure your pet has a shade source available at
all times during the day. If you are concerned that
your pet may be suffering from heat stroke, don’t
wait! Dampen your pet with cool water (especially
between the toes) and get to the nearest veterinary
office as soon as you can. Heat stroke can be fatal if
left untreated.
3. Foxtails and grass seeds – While these pesky things
are rarely fatal, they can be a nightmare for pets in
the summer. Foxtails are excellent at finding their
way into the eyes, nose, and ears of dogs and cats.
We also commonly find them embedded between
toes or digging their way into the skin just about
anywhere on an animal. The result of a foxtail or
grass seed can mean a deep scratch on the eye, a
bad ear infection or punctured ear drum, or violent
sneezing fits. When they work their way into the
skin an abscess will commonly result. While just a
nuisance to pets and owners alike, prevention is key
to avoid a trip to the veterinary office. Here are a few
things that will help: A) Keep the grasses and weeds
on your property trimmed short so they can’t go to
seed. B) Keep the hair between your pets toes and
under their ears trimmed short. It is also wise to do
a thorough full body check after your pet has been
running around outside. C) Avoid areas with tall
grasses and visible foxtails when outdoors.
Even with all the dangers that exist for our pets, summer
in the Rogue Valley is absolutely wonderful. I hope that
yours is full of fun times and adventure with your pets!
Dr. Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville
Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081.
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E A SONS PAINT Heritage Society ($1500) for repairs to
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the Beekman House, and Jacksonville
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Oregon Business Association ($3,000) for
marketing and promotional projects.
A INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL
Council heard a presentation from
HARC member Gary Collins on proposed
sign ordinance guidelines for association
wishing to utilize the Jacksonville
EXTERIOR COMMERCIAL “brand” for marketing purposes.
The issue was sparked after AVOVA
CCB#111149 (Applegate Valley Oregon Vintners
Association) was denied permission to
install a “Jacksonville…Gateway to the
Applegate Valley Wine Trail” sign on
4 GENERATIONS OF CUSTOM PAINTING private property last year. The move is an
attempt to structure a win-win plan that
541-779-8696 will grant relief to associations bringing
benefit to the city. After discussion,
Council agreed to schedule a study
“We simply paint for a living, not a killing” session on the matter.
Mayor Paul Becker read a prepared
statement for the 90 day performance
review of interim City Administrator Jeff
Alvis. Please see, “Alvis Gets an ‘A’” on page 7.
Council appointed Rob Buerk to the
Land & Buildings Committee. He joins
present City Councilors Paul Becker,
Donna Schatz, Dan Winterburn, and
Citizens Ellee Cellar, Clara Wendt and
Steve Casaleggio on the committee.
During staff reports, Council heard
Anita’s from Fire Chief Devin Hull who was
requesting permission to conduct a series
Alteration Center of “Burn to Learn” training exercises. The
Fire Department was offered the property
at 560 “G” Street by the owner who
1700 E. Barnett Rd. Ste B intends to remove the house from the
property. Prior to joining the JVFD four
(Ellendale & Barnett) Medford years ago, Hull was a Jackson County
(541) 772-8535 or team leader for the "Burn to Learn"
program and felt the property offered a
(541) 899-7536 good chance for crew training. Council
will discuss the matter formerly at a
Same Service, New Location! future meeting.
May 17: City Council held a Study
Session to address growing concerns
about the annual City-wide yard sale,
Big Selection! held each September. The non-city and
non-Chamber of Commerce-sanctioned
event has grown from a one day event
~ Little Store ~ into a multi-day event. Police Chief
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In order to give the Planning staff time to update application forms and • Adam Haynes
streamline application processing, the Planning Department will be closed to
the public the week after 4th of July, and re-open with new hours on July 11th.
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Building Permits will still be processed during this week.
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David Towe addressed concerns over
code violations creating traffic and
pedestrian safety risks, congestion
issues, health risks from unlicensed food
vendors and out of town vendors selling
wares without business licenses and/
or permits. Towe said that there is no
plan to shut down the event, but that
changes must be implemented to protect
the city from liability. In 2010, Towe
said it took him 15 minutes to traverse
town on his motorcycle due to illegal
parking and traffic issues. Council also
heard about a vendor from Redding, CA
who rolled into town to sell a trailer of
cheaply-made wares who then left a pile
of trash behind for city crews. Council
will address the issue formally at an
upcoming meeting and will launch a
media campaign to reign-in the event
to return to a community-oriented one
for residents and non-profit groups. The
major risk issue to be dealt with this year
is insuring all city rights-of-way are free
of yard sale interference – no yard sale
vendors/residents may set up on sidewalks,
city streets, alleys or other city areas. Towe
noted that private property owners and
their guests will still be permitted to hold
sales on their own property without a
permit or business license.
An OLCC permit was approved for
Pony Espresso Coffeehouse to serve beer
and wine.
City Planner Amy Stevenson’s plan to
change the Planning Department hours
of operation to enable staff more time
to process applications and improve
customer service was approved. New
hours will go into effect July 11.
Council enthusiastically and
unanimously approved a new Senior
Watch Program (see page 7 for details).
Police Department program to provide
finger printing services at the police station
at 225 S. 3rd Street was unanimously
supported. The new service is FREE for
residents and $15 for non-residents.
HARC is seeking a new member
and Council extended the application
deadline to fill the volunteer post.
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• Gates McKibbon
• Sandy Metwally
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$419,000
4 BR • 2.5 BA • 2274 SF
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$217,500
3 BR • 2 1/2 BA • 1344 Sq. Ft
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