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fter deciding not to run for to play their hearts out, paying homage another City Council term to some of the wests best loved venues last year, Jacksonville singerand towns while bringing awareness songwriter Christina Duane turned her to historic preservation. Incidentally, attention to music and spent months a portion of the concert tour is being preparing to hit the roadliterally. underwritten by Travel Pendleton, where Starting on April 3, Christina will be the band performs on April 12. taking her band on the road to dozens Duane, who has been a professional of towns across several western states musician since 1990, was the lead singer from April 3 to April 28. Her new music in the band Velvet Bleu for 5 years before tour, dubbed, moving from Romancing Southern California the West, to Jacksonville. She reflects Duanes and her band mates love of music include longtime and of historic friends, all of whom preservation. For perform songs Duane, combining spanning 240 years her passion for of the history of music and historic the Westa time preservation is a traveling concert dream come true. complete with visual The tour kicks-off effects and historic here at home at the photos, film and Applegate River video footage. Lodge on April Through song, 3 before playing two centuries come the Rogue Theater to life, including in Grants Pass on stories told by April 5. From there, Native American From l-r, Christina Duane and bandmates, the tour moves to Educator of the Year Butch Martin and Skip Bessonette other Oregon cities Jacque Nunez, Sons including, the Dalles, Salem, Pendleton, of the Oregon Trail singers Butch Martin Burns and Bend. After leaving Oregon, and Skip Bessonette, Melanie, who first the show hits the road in California appeared at Woodstock and had the #1 on April 16, playing Redding, Eureka, hit Brand New Key, Jacsonvilles own Oroville, Fresno, Cygnet, Huntington Gypsy Soul, legendary jazz pianist Patti Beach, San Juan Capistrano and closing at Moran McCoy, who played with Duke Autry National Center in Los Angeles on Ellington, Nick Garrett Powell of The April 28. (More tour dates are expected Fret Drifters, Martin Gerschwitz of Iron but not yet released.) Butterfly, Chuck Girard of Lovesong, Duane says the tour idea was born fusion rocker Byron Fry, songwriter during Jacksonvilles 150th Celebration John Elliott, Grammy-nominated singer/ three years ago, during which time she songwriter Pam Mark Hall and singer, was serving on Jacksonvilles Historic writer and producer, Duane herself. Architectural Review Commission. As for the music, much is rooted in a Along with then-City Administrator nostalgic love of the old-west, featuring Paul Wyntergreen, the duo wrote and songs about Native American people and produced the 150th musical score for a Russian ships exploring the West Coast, show that played (in the pouring rain) on building Californias Mission chain, Lewis the Britt Hill. Wyntergreens incredible & Clarks epic journey west, the blazing lyrics were a perfect match for Duanes of the Oregon Trail, the gold rush and the voice and the show received critical coming of the railroad. In other songs, acclaim, giving birth to the idea for gripping tales come alive featuring stories Romancing the West. of the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression, This April, Duane and her band World War II, the Cold War, the Civil will appear at more than 18 venues, Rights Movement, Vietnam and presentall of which are theaters of historic day political polarization. significancesome have already been All songs in the 2 hour show include renovated while others await funding to three bold themes: the preservation of do so. Duane says the smallest of them, small town America, respect for ones Wells Fargo Theater in Los Angeles, holds fellow man, and the triumph of the 300, while the Warnors Center in Fresno human spirit. Tickets are on-sale now at has a capacity of 2000. No matter the size www.romancingthewest.org. of the audience, Duane and company aim
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Gary West Marketing Director, Michael Davis and owner, Paul Murdoch The Review caught up with Michael with I got some true insight as to the Davis, Sales and Marketing Director of layout of some of the higher-end locations Gary West Meats and the firms owner, like Mission Hills in San Diego and the Paul Murdoch to learn more about the West LA location with their wonderful companys recent expansion into Canada. food sections that are filled with unique Davis began, Our partnership with food and wine. I am really proud to Bed Bath and Beyond is really flourishing. have played a part getting our products As you know, our line of jerky products into these locations. has been in their stores for a year now and In other company news, Gary West things are moving fast, really fast. Meats has partnered with Dogs for the Last fall, GWM owner Paul Murdoch Deaf, donating a portion of the proceeds and Davis met from the new Gus one of the regional Top Chop line of managers for jerky. Murdoch notes, BBB Canada With the rash of while sampling recent recalls on dog their jerky treats manufactured products at the in China, our timing BBB Eugene couldnt be better. store. Murdoch Our Top Chop line explained, He of dog jerky is made liked our product the same way as our line so much, he human jerkyin the said, Lets get same smokers but this into Canada. After months of hard with half the salt and sugar. work, we got approval from the CFIA Davis concluded, I think the reason (Canadian Food Inspection Agency.) we are succeeding in this down economy Davis continued, Bed Bath and is that we continue to do things the right Beyond Canada has 30 stores with six way like sourcing our beef, bison and elk more being built in the near future. from the finest ranches and still doing it Our labels had to be approved by the all by hand. We are proud to be a part of CFIA and needed to be in English and the local community but its really cool French. I think our labels look fantastic that the rest of the country and soon the in Frenchtheyre trs chic, Id say! The world will be able to experience the Rolls first shipments of Jacksonvilles famous Royce of Jerky! We have an amazing jerky products are scheduled to roll-into team here...bottom line is all departments Canada within a few weeks. have contributed to making this global On that note, the firm recently launched expansion possible." into Bed Bath and Beyond California. Gary West Meats, located at 690 N. 5th Davis, who spent 11 days in Southern Street in Jacksonville may be reached at 541Freel November 2012:Freel November 2/21/13 8:43 AM Page 1 California this February said, Bed Bath 899-1829 or visit their website at and Beyond is a dream company to work www.garywest.com.
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Our favorite farmers from l-r, Dashiell Childers (in arms of) Jerry Childers, Tristen Voget (holding) Baylor Childers, Kristen Lyon, Emma Abby, Kurt Holmes, Elizabeth Worcester, Nicholas Mahmood, Lea Worcester (holding) Emmersen Childers, Chad Worcester, Richard Rodgers, and Jack Thomas farm stand stocked with seasonal fruits and vegetables, preserves, and sauerkraut, direct from Hanley gardens. Fresh local Coquette baked goods will also be available periodically throughout the season. The Origins Dinner SeriesNow in its second season, the Origins Dinner Series is a unique farm-to-table dining experience. A carefully-crafted 4-course menu with wine and beer pairings will be prepared on-site by Chef Kristen Lyon. Each dinner features a Southern Oregon historical speaker and an exhibit of artifacts from the Southern Oregon Historical Society's collection, curated specifically for each ORIGINS event. The 2013 dinner dates are: June 22, July 27, August 24, and September 28. Mark your calendars and make your reservations early. These dinners are sure to sell out. The Farmers Market Hanley Farm will also hold a booth at the Jacksonville Farmers Market where you will find seasonal fruits, vegetables, and preserves. The Farmers Market, open Sundays from 10:00am2:00pm, is located on the grounds of the historic courthouse on the corner of 5th and C in downtown Jacksonville. Visit the JFM website for more details at www.jacksonvillefarmersmarket.org. Hanley Farms other upcoming Spring events include the Mothers Day Plant Sale (May 11th and 12th) and the Childrens Heritage Fair (June 1st). Please visit our website for more information about Hanley Farm and the exciting 2013 season at www.hanleyfarm.org.
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noticed on occasion however that a friend or family members likeness will appear in his paintings subconsciously. Always painting directly to canvas without drawing it out first lends to a much more immediate and creative process. Spontaneous adjustments will be made to give the face its own look. Changes such as eye color, broadening the face, a new
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Minajan interesting mix. They do the job theyre supposed to do: point out to the audience whats good or bad about a performance, narrow the ranks, and nudge the at-home audiences sympathies toward contestants they particularly favor. But once the show gets to the group of semi-finalists, the celebrity judges are relegated to a somewhat diminished role of commentators/cheerleaders. Now the public, via texts and phone calls, gets to take over the actual judging process. Its at this point, we admit, our favorite part of the season is over. Vox populi may have its merits, but not when the majority of the populi seems to be a whole lot of teenagers with a tendency to vote not so much on the musical merits of the contestant, but on his or her cuteness factor. In the end, this odd mixture of reality and produced programming is surprisingly entertaining. Jackson, the only judge whos survived all twelve seasons, calls America Idol the best show of its kind ever in the history of television. Say what? Lets step back to look at that history just a bit before voting. In fact, lets go back to radio. Remember radio? Well, once upon a time... Major Bowes Original Amateur Hour aired across America from l934 to l948. The Library of Congress still holds the applications of 7000 contestants who appeared on the show. Among those listed: Teresa Brewer, Stubby Kaye, Beverly Sills and a group called The Hoboken Four, featuring Frank Sinatra. Not so bad, huh, Randy? When Major Edwin Bowes died in l945, his assistant took over as emcee with Ted Macks Original Amateur Hour. Mack moved the show to television in l948 where winning contestants included Gladys Knight, Pat Boone, Ann-Margaret and Tanya Tucker. Again, not bad. Various smaller incarnations of the talent show format popped up from time to time before American Idol took center stage. Were glad that it did. Although we thought for a time that the show had jumped the shark, it continues to reinvent itself in interesting ways. And over the years, Idol has discovered and promoted a number of real stars, including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Holiday. Were not yet sure that any of them has the career staying power of Frank Sinatra. But were willing to keep tuning in to find out just who might. Paula and Terry each have long impressivesounding resumes implying that they are battle-scarred veterans of life within the Hollywood studios. Theyre now happily relaxed into Jacksonville.
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He continues, Hopefully, the City can be a good interim steward of the properties, but I believe that eventually the buildings should be under independent or semi-independent entities. The level of attention the properties require is almost full-time. I can see a relationship somewhat like that between the City of Ashland and its Parks Department. Ashland Parks has its own board, budget, and mission statement and operates with a large degree of autonomy. From Garcias viewpoint, economic development is the job for municipal government. Government does well those things that no one else can make a profit at. But when it competes with private enterprise, its not efficient. We need to support local enterprises and help them groweveryone from our small purveyors to Bigham Knoll and Britt Festivalswhile still maintaining a balance with our community standards. Hes also glad to see the City working on an overhaul of the Municipal Code and ensuring that things are consistent. When its finished, I think people will be able to look to it and say that decisions have been made fairly. Garcia also promises not to vote for increases in taxes or fees. I intend to fight to not have taxes, surcharges, and counter fees go up. Were already burdened. I want to keep Jacksonville livable for people on fixed income and for families with children. We need to keep a good mix of residents, or well find ourselves becoming a bedroom community or worseirrelevant. The quality of people who are attracted here makes our town special, Garcia points out. They are part of Jacksonvilles wealth of resources. There are other communities who would die to have our resources. I want to see us make the most of them.
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City Council, February 5Mayor Becker opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Don Wendt, former City Councilor and husband of former Mayor Clara Wendt, who passed away on January 24. (See obituary on page 14.) County Commissioner Don Skundrik was on-hand to congratulate and thank the new City Council and Mayor for stepping-up and volunteering to serve. After lengthy discussion, the lease for the Bruenner Building between the city and the senior group operating the Thrift Store was extended for 30 days as a courtesy to enable the senior groups board time to meet and discuss new terms. Mayor Becker read a City Proclamation in support of One Billion Rising, an effort to reduce worldwide violence against women. Fire Chief Hull was on-hand to formally announce the promotion of firefighter Jeremy Valdez to full-time Captain. Regarding his view on life, Valdez told the audience, I dont believe in walkingI run, and that his transition from firefighter to Captain was possible thanks in-part to Hulls support. Jeremy noted his pride in taking more responsibility at work and that hes looking forward to advancing from an EMT to full-time paramedic in the coming years. On a related note, Chief Hull presented his 2012 annual report and noted that 309 medical calls comprised 69% of all department service calls. The entire report is available on the citys website. Joint Study Session, February 19 City Planning Director Amy Stevenson and Chrissy Curran, Oregons Associate Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer hosted a study session about the citys Historic Landmark District status and designation. Members of the public attended the one-hour meeting along with members of the council, Planning Commission and Historic, Architectural Control Commission. Of note, Jacksonville is one of 18 Historic Landmark towns in the state and 1 of 2500 nationwide. Stevenson held the meeting to educate commission members about the existing number of properties deemed contributing and non-contributing to the landmark status and the need to clean-up what is a confusing system of categorization. Within the citys 326-acre historic core boundary, only 76-100 properties are contributing, based on surveys dating back as far as 1966. Although many more historic properties may be thought of as locallysignificant, those properties are not recognized as such by national authorities and need to be reclassified in the city code, a project currently underway involving Planning, HARC and Council. City Council, February 19Council denied a request from Daniel Perry to conduct historic walking tours due to Perrys wish to operate the tours under the guise of a city-endorsed service. Although Council felt the tours had significant merit and would bring value to visitors and locals, it denied the request, preferring instead that the tours be a private business venture and managed as such. Council voted 6-1 and approved a request by Tam Moore of Our Heritage Matters for the City of Jacksonville to join the newly-formed Heritage District, a group seeking a property tax levy to support county-wide historical societies. The district will be asking voters to approve a 5-cent/$1000 assessed value tax on the May, 2014 county ballot. The request was later authorized by passage of Resolution 2002. License and lease agreements with three tenants currently occupying city-owned buildings were approved. Jacksonville Publishing, LLC (Jacksonville Review) was granted a 5-year license to operate its digital information kiosk in the Beekman Bank lobby. Art Presence Art Center was given a one-year lease on the Old Jail building on the Courthouse complex while members of St. Joseph Catholic Church were granted a 5-year lease on the Old Catholic Rectory.
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Long-time Jacksonville resident Don Wendt, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 24, 2013, after a seventeen-month battle with a muscularneurological disorder. Don, the second son of George and Catherine Wendt, was a native son of Jacksonville, Ore. born December 7, 1930. He attended Jacksonville High School, where he began his life-long interest in sports. He played for the basketball team the year it won the state championship and was known by the other players as "Pitshot" or "Pitter." He also played baseball back in the day when players wore wool uniforms, even on hot 110 degree days in Cave Junction. He later refereed games and coached elementary school teams. In his youth, Don was a member of Boy Scout Troop 35. Later, he became an Eagle Scout and was a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. He went on to be a Boy Scout Master with frequent campouts and hikes at Mt. McLaughlin. Don attended the University of Oregon before moving with his older brother, George, and sister-in-law to Carmel, Calif. where he attended Monterey Junior College. In August 1952, Don married Clara Johnson, who would be his wife for more than 60 years. From there, Don went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Medford, Ore. and after nine years of service he was asked to transfer to Idaho. Not wanting to leave the Rogue Valley, he chose instead to return to school to earn his bachelor's degree in science and education at Southern Oregon College. He taught school for ten years, first at Lincoln Elementary, then West Side Elementary, and finally at Jefferson Elementary, all in Medford. One year at Christmas, Don was dressed up in his Santa costume and beard for the kids. Unexpectedly, one bright child looked down and said, "Hey, that's Mr. Wendt! Those are Mr. Wendt's shoes!" Oops! While teaching elementary school, he completed his Master's degree, and during the 1950s and 1960s he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and sang in the Hillah Temple Shrine Chanters. Don and Clara devoted much of their time to caring for cats. Clara tells of their first cat, Smudge, who was named after the smudge pots in the valley. He was literally dropped in their house by a stray mother cat who came visiting one day and toured the Wendt residence. Mother cat returned the following day, dropped off her kitten and never returned. This is how Smudge found himself in the fortunate situation of being cared for by the Wendts. They would even take their kitty up to their A-frame cabin at Hyatt Lake. On freezing cold days, Don would wrap him up under his jacket as they hiked to the cabin. After many years, Smudge passed on, and the Wendts acquired a pet dog, a black Cockapoo, which, no surprise here, they named "Kitty." Over the years the Wendts would provide care for many cats that happened into their home or Don's shop. Throughout his life Don's love of sports continued, and he was a member of the Rogue Valley Country Club, where he loved to play golf and was proud of his seven handicap. He was excited when
A memorial service for Don Wendt will be held on Saturday, March 9th at 4:00pm at the Old Presbyterian Church on California Street.
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his old city, like an old person, needs increasingly more resources for its care, not fewer. It is in an ongoing state of disintegration, and extremely vulnerable to fire and earthquakes. There are water intrusion and subsurface issues aplenty. Jacksonvilles historic brick commercial buildings are particularly at risk. Furthermore, its historic character is the soul of this town, plain and simple. It is a one-trick pony with no other claim to fame. Without this unique authenticity, it would be no more than a tidy little residential enclave nestled sweetly against the hills, a quiet and largely insignificant suburb of Medforddespite all the nifty wineries in the Applegate. That its romantic appeal brings the tourism to support its restaurant, hostelry and retail businesses, and provides the
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When, not if, this happens, downtown Jacksonvilles history may be buried in piles of old bricks along with those who die in the rubble. The valley may suffer only a 5.0 to 6.0 event, but this could be enough to severely damage or destroy our old, substandard brick structures. Our problem is that the properties do not offer a great enough return on investment to permit their retrofitting with the engineered steel frames necessary to resist seismic forces. Neither does the city maintain a fund for that purpose. So, what to do assuming the will to act exists among our citizenry, many of whom could be among the victims. I believe the answer is to begin to sell Jacksonville nationwide as a historic destination, but also to promote a motherhood-and-apple-pie argument placing the town and its predicament in the minds of Americans everywhere, in a way that induces them to part with spare change to help preserve a regional and national treasure. This might be done via a tax-exempt trust, i.e., a 501(c)(3), set up to collect seed monies to hire a first-class public relations/advertising firm to promote our brand nationally, collect donations exclusively dedicated to preservation, and encourage participation by building owners. The collateral benefit, of course, would be enhanced tourism and an economic boost for local businesses a better problem to have than destruction. The city now owns a collection of a few of our most important buildings, but also lacks resources to properly manage their preservation to include seismic retrofitting. It hopes to attract well-heeled tenants, but these are rare candidates to begin with, and the question of sufficient potential return from leases remains. All that is needed here is action. Admittedly, the action might yet be too little, too late. However, if we make a start, we can say we at least made the effort if disaster strikes before the work is done. Otherwise, we will be able only to survey the rubble knowing we did nothing to preserve a precious bequest from history, for our own sakes, and for the benefit of generations yet to come. The clock is ticking. Gary R. Collins, AIA grcarch@charter.net
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Digital devices charging on sailboat I think theres a balance using new and old technology and was glad I packed a few old-style travel essentials including paperback books, since, at times, the sun glare was too intense to see my downloaded, on-screen novels and books. To lighten my daypack load I tear out the chapters that are relative to my destination and keep them with me for quick access. Tech Friendly Clothing to Lighten Your Load In my next article, I will discuss how clothing technology can help lighten your travel load. If traveling before then, check my website to discover more about performance fabrics that are lighter, quicker-drying and more comfortable in all types of weather and making smarter packing choices. I hope these tips inspire you to pack lighter on your next trip, save valuable travel dollars (not to mention your back) and have less stress while youre at it. Remember, less stuff = less stress. Local Jacksonville Travel Expert Anne McAlpin has packed & unpacked over 25,000 times. Her 2013 edition of 'Pack It Up Travel Smart, Pack Light!' includes a 1 hour DVD on how-to-pack an 18 pound carry-on bag for a 2 week trip and lots of other valuable travel tips. www.packitup.com.
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View new works of art by local artists, lling the gallery with colorful owers, birds, gardens and more! Join us for an Opening Reception Friday, March 8, from 5 - 7pm! www.art-presence.org Artist Demonstration, Saturday, March 9 from 2 - 3pm: John Dodero shows you the evolution of his work with pottery using the slip casting technique from 1970 to now. March 1 - 31 GoodBean Coffee Co. Applegate Valley resident and Rogue Gallery Education Director Brooke Nuckles Gentekos exhibits mixed-media collages created in reverence for the honey bee. Each canvas represents the wonder of a part of the bees life cycle, social structure and unique ways of communicating.
March 16 from Noon - 4pm BBQ and artist booths in front of Ray's Market from 3 local artists: Cammy Davis, Ron Moore and Jeanena White. Click on Events at soartists.com or Classes & Workshops at Art Matters! for more art education opportunities. SOARs founder Hannah West now offers workshops designed to help artists with computer skills they need to promote their work. For more info and to sign up, contact Hannah at soar@soartists.com or 541-899-2012.
Now - March 27 Metal artist Randall Grealishs show continues, featuring oil paintings on copper and abstract metal-on-metal compositions on canvas. www.randallgrealish.com
Elaine Frenett teams up with Yelena Joy, MD, to help you explore creative expression, discover!your inner voice & unique style; an easeful way!to animate your feelings and experience through artistic journaling. Workshop date April 13. Fee: $130; Register by March 31. Contact Elaine at elainefrenett@live.com or 541-944-2196. March 9, Noon - 2pm Families can create, explore, and have fun together with art projects in our studio and art hunts in our Gallery. Children must be accompanied by an adult, no preregistration required. FREE! More classes for kids & adults at roguegallery.org 541-772-8118 Sunday, March 17th, 5 - 7pm: Beginner Drawing,!with T Helard. Cost: $25/$35 ed Friday, March 22nd, 6 - 9:30pm: Color Mixing for Painters, with Roni Marsh. Cost: $35 Members/$45 Public Sunday, March 24th, 5 - 7pm: Comics & Cartoons, with T Helard. Cost: $25/$35 ed www.soartists.com ~ soar@soartists.com
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The show will feature exhibits of many of the finest gems, minerals and rocks that provide examples of natures art. Some of this art is revealed by just slicing the stone, but often some shaping and polishing is required to reveal the true beauty. Exhibits will feature not only Oregon rocks & minerals, but also worldwide materials. Today there are modern tools to shape, grind and polish rocks. So the Gem Show provides space for dealers to sell both rocks and equipment. Some of these dealers will be local, but many come from different areas offering rough material, finished jewelry and lapidary equipment. In addition, we will have experts to demonstrate how to cut and polish rock and show you their jewelry skills. We will also have some SOU professors on-hand to identify rocks and help us understand local geology. And last, there will be games for kids and a Silent Auction which attracts rockhounds of all ages. Natures art in rocks is a subject of endless variety and can provide you with many enjoyable opportunities for adventures of discovery.
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n the hottest part of summer when the terra firma glows and oceans of dry heat trap underneath blankets of cooler air held captive by mountain walls, stifling air begins to fester in the folds of the western foothills where a strange and benign pestilence occurs. Anyone here dining al fresco in August will testify to the cursed and relentless occupation of the not so common house fly. Dining establishments new to town learn quickly to battle the flying scourge or deal with mass exodus of paying customers. Back in the day, we were no exception. My wife has little tolerance for flying messengers of disease, so when the fly invasion hit the coffee house it was a declaration of war. The rules of engagement for licensed food facilities are different than the private household. Toxic sprays, chemicals and fly paper are out so this left either altering the atmospheric conditions or hand-to-hand combat. Mary quickly requisitioned an air-curtain which is a specialized fan strategically placed over a point of access to create consistent flow of air downward. The idea is that the enemy cant breach a wall of moving air and it worked to keep the flies in but not out! Every time the door opened, a vacuum was created and flying vermin would jet stream in hundreds of times a day. This dismal failure of technology left hand-to-hand combat as the final option and so it was quite simply game on. The flies clearly didnt know who they were dealing with and Id be lying if I said watching my wife slay flies wasnt entertaining. Mary had select weapons of destruction including two lethal swatters strategically placed, both customized to reduce drag for optimum stealth. Early on she hung fly-paper in the back to defend the
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vulnerable kitchen flank and learned quickly not to violate the rules of engagement when she found her long wavy hair wrapped around a three-foot strand of sticky brown fly paper, dead flies included. We thought she was going to lose it but the horrifying disgust only inflamed an unquenchable resolve to annihilate as many flies as humanly possible. Messing with a womans hair is always strategically an error and a pivotal momentum shift in the Fly Wars of the early 90s. Hence, I never witnessed one act of mercy to a flying combatant, no amnesty, no quarter given and none received. Combat fatigue would normally yield a degree of resignation to the inevitable wave of baser nature but not my wife. Every fly was hunted down to meet a violent end, chased from the killingfields or dropped from the sky out of sheer exhaustion. Im pretty sure vivid memories of dead fly-paper hair fueled her darker passion but whatever was driving the resolve worked. Watching Mary slay flies was a kind of violent poetry and regulars were ghastly entertained. Applause and goading incitement were common with no regard to the carnage and mutilation of the out-gunned enemy. It was a spectacle, a blood-sport and the kind of phenomenon of which folklore is born. My wife was one of a kind, alone and unrivaled. A full generation later, when the heat begins to boil up from the historic streets like apparitions of a gold-fevered past, if one looks closely he will see a grudging respect in the summer-fly as it hovers reluctantly outside the doors of GoodBeans old Tablerock Billiard and Saloon, considered sacred burial ground to the countless brave comrades slain by the she-warrior known as Fly-Slayer.
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and full access to generally unused space. Reflecting more on the bathroom...do you have a wide plate glass mirror, two sinks and no upper medicine cabinet? A custom cabinet with a small drawer can be a great solution. A small, functional wood cabinet (best when extended to the vanity top for maximum space capture) can be custom built to suit your needs and divide the wall of mirror into two nicely organized grooming areas. This solution frees top drawer space and makes your most used items readily available at eye level. In a smaller vanity area, sometimes an upper corner cabinet can be installed. Kid ClutterOkay, weve all seen the kid chaos of play and creativity. Create a wall grid for hanging toys, art supplies, jackets and sweaters. A couple of elements come to mind. First, a series of 2 x 4 boards installed in the pattern of your choosing. The thickness allows you to use various types of hooks. Secondly, well-secured curtain rods could be used with S-hooks for suspending baskets, tote bags use your imagination.
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An instant art gallery with easy art rotations can be made by coating boards (2 x 4's or sheet plywood cut to custom size) with magnetic paint and then using magnetic strip tape or magnets to display your childs art AND yours! Closeted No MoreOne of the smartest uses of space is to capture a closet as a work center. Paint it adoringly. Remove the doors and use fixed-in-place hanging side panels or draw curtains for a touch of beauty and function. Or, if you want floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall storage, create a graphic, modular system and fill it with attractive baskets and storage bins to control the mess. Ready-to-assemble lower cabinets and drawers are best for hiding clutter and make a quick weekend project of this idea. Shelving or modular cubes add ease of access to the most used items. Size WiseTake a moment. Hang out in your space. Think outside the box about how the space can be re-imagined. What would you like to be able to do in the space? What keeps that from happening now? If it were a dream space, what would be different? Cheryl von Tress owns Cheryl von Tress Design Group, serving Southern and Coastal Oregon and Northern California. www. cvtdesigngroup.com 541-951-9462 LIKE us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter. See ad this page.
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or propane heaters may help maintain a consistent temperature for the comfort of all. Lastly, one of my favorite design features is the built-in outdoor cooking center, which facilitates outdoor get-togethers. These cooking centers may include bar seating, ice makers, kegerators, refrigerators and gas grills. Needless to say, were talking about an area that could host some fantastic social events. How does landscaping add to the practical management of natural resources? There is a growing movement toward collecting and conserving rainwater in cisterns to water gardens in the summer. Proper and strategic landscape design can tie together these elements into the useable outdoor space. Along a similar line, as I discussed in my last column, proper drainage is a critical consideration for any homeowner. Proper grading and a well-constructed drainage system will reduce the waste of water and eliminate the damage caused by erosion, thereby protecting the value of the home. How does landscaping facilitate year-round enjoyment of natural beauty? Sometimes its easy to get carried away with plans for utilizing outdoor space with practical strategies, when the primary reason for outdoor living is always the experience of nature. With a combination of evergreens, brilliant fall foliage, and plantings combining textures, any garden can achieve four-season visual appeal. When such a well-planned outdoor space is capable of beckoning homeowners outdoors during any season, I think its safe to say that the goal of extending usable living space and increasing the value of a home are complete. Adam Haynes is the owner of Artisan Landscapes, Inc. Contact him at 541-292-3285, adam@artisanlandscapesinc. com, or visit his website at www.artisanlandscapesinc.com. See ad this page.
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wo years ago when I began selling garden miniatures, I had no idea how many journeys lay ahead of me and how many gardening lives I would share in. Since, what Ive seen is a miniature world of gardening far beyond fairy gardening, lest any of you think its a gardening world for women who played with doll houses! An older couple visiting last spring was looking at my miniature gardens and what evolved was a beautiful story of family and love that I love sharing. This couple's adult daughter had moved into their home due to a health issue that left her bedridden and the parents had become her caregivers. The parents selected pieces, asked if they could take a picture, and shared their story. They were going to give her a package so she could do a miniature garden from her bed and create her own garden. As an advocate for the therapy gardening provides, I saw another side to that therapytheir daughter's world just went beyond physical limitations to one limited only by creativity. Joan Long, a longtime Jacksonville gardener, downsized to Pioneer Village, leaving a beautiful, large garden behind. Now, a small balcony is her green world along with a 6 blue pot inside her home thats now a world of ever-changing garden themes. At Christmas, Joan places her Hawaiian Nativity into her potted garden scene, bringing back memories of the family's Hawaiian Christmas's. The nativity was then replaced with pieces heralding the coming of spring. To garden, Joan merrily sits down with her 6 world and creates anew each time. Linda Smith, another Jacksonville gardener, walked in last week to do something with her small window planter that held an ivy plant in-training. As I listened, I learned about sides of Linda that were both gardener and historian. Linda had a small, 1 copper kettle that had been hers as a child...the only remaining piece of her collection that had belonged to her mother. Her inspiration was to transform the planter into a
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Speaking of Antiquing
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ost of us have glassware around our homes that we either inherited or collected. You may have a beautiful decanter that is cloudy or a cruet you cant get cleanor a beautiful salad bowl with a chip on the rim. Here are some tips about how to care for your fine glass: 1. Washing: wash all glassware by hand unless you have a crystal cycle on your dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, I recommend washing glassware by hand first and then only use the rinse and dry cycle in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergent is very harsh and can hurt your beautiful glass. If your glass has sterling or gold accents, do not use the dishwasher since iridescent glass will lose its luster. I know this because Ive done it myself. 2. Cloudy Glass: Denture fizzies work wonders. A friend brought in a beautiful decanter she said was useless because it had gotten cloudy. To solve the clouding, I filled it with water and two denture fizzies and it cleaned right up, making for one happy friend. Now
this doesnt always workdepending on what causes the clouding to start with, but it is worth a try. 3. Color Changes: So, your clear glass turned lavender? Clear glass, especially glass from the depression era can turn purple. The element manganese within glass will remain colorless as long as it does not oxidize and form manganese oxide. However, radiation from the sun will cause it to oxidize, so glass exposed to sunlight for a long period of time will turn purple if it contains manganese. However, glass that contains manganese that is not exposed to sunlight, UV light or other forms of radiation will retain its clear appearance. 4. Chips: If you accidentally chipped something, take it to the Medford Antiques Show March 16-17 and leave it for the glass repairman who will grind your chip right out. He does beautiful work and is worth the small price to restore your treasure to almost-perfect. At Sterling Creek Antiques, we are happy to assist you with identifying, caring for and appraising your glassware, antiques and collectibles. Feel free to call or drop by our shop anytime in the historic Orth Building below LaFiesta Restaurant at 150 S. Oregon Street, 541-702-2224 or email joelle.graves@gmail.com. See ad this page.
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the gym. This is a fun event for the whole family and community to attend! In addition to bingo, the silent auction will have many exciting baskets and packages such as four Disneyland Park-Hopper tickets, an overnight stay at the Ashland Springs Hotel/Shakespeare tickets, a large Ducks football magnet signed by Chip Kelly, a photography session from Tonya Poitevint Photography and many more items. We looking forward to seeing you there! Our annual art show will be held on tudents at Jacksonville Elementary Thursday, March 21st from 5:00-7:30pm. had a February filled with Please see our corresponding article on page 9. additional learning opportunities The 3rd Annual Jacksonville and having a chance to showcase their talents. During the first week in February, Elementary Schools Writers Festival will be held on Thursday, May 2 from the PTO brought the Oregon Museum 6:00-8:00pm in the school gymnasium. of Science and Industry (OMSI) to our Author and school for another Illustrator, week of fun kurt Cyrus, and learning. will be the The 3rd graders events participated in keynote "Cowabunga speaker. Mr. Chemistry" Cyrus is the and the 4th/5th author and graders learned illustrator of about engineering, numerous design, and childrens physics in a books, class called including "Imagineering: Pit The 'Review's publisher mentors a small-group The Voyage Crews." They put of students at last year's Writer's Festival of Turtle Rex, the car they made Tadpole Rex, and Hotel Deep. He has also through all sorts of tests and learned to illustrated a number of books such as maximize their full potential through the engineering process. In addition, students Hibernation Station and Mammoths on the Move. The Writers Festival is a schoolattended a school-wide assembly put on wide event, featuring the work of every by OMSI called, "Science Circus." They student at Jacksonville Elementary. During learned about gravity, air resistance, the festival, students meet in small groups gyroscopic stability, centripetal force, with local authors, journalists, educators inertia and balance in a presentation full and other writing enthusiasts who serve as of juggling and fun! Our annual Talent Show was also a big hit. Kids showcased a mentors and facilitate a discussion of each students writing. If you are interested variety of talents from playing the piano, in serving as a small-group mentor, to singing, to skits. please contact event coordinator, Amy March is looking like a busy month Kranenburg, at amy.kranenburg@gmail.com. for the Pioneers! Our first ever Pioneer Thank you for supporting and celebrating Bingo/Silent Auction night will be held on Friday, March 1st from 5:30-8:00pm in our young authors!
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Family Views
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Take me out to the Ball Game
Come on in boy, sit on down and tell me about yourself. So you like my daughter do you now? Yeah, we think she's something else. She's her daddy's girl, her mamma's world, she deserves respect; thats what she'll get, aint it son? Hey y'all run along and have some fun, I'll see you when you get back. Bet Ill be up all night, still cleanin' this gun. ~Rodney Atkins A beautiful ballad, from the heart that epitomizes the crusade parents with daughters have been fighting sincewell, sometime after Adam and Eve I expect - to keep their daughters safe from ravenous, one track minded adolescent boys. But what about a song that declares how special and vulnerable boys are? The closest I could find: Mammas dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys. ~ Willie Nelson. Good advice, but not very endearing. Then I heard this tune in my head: Just because youve become a young man now, theres still some things that you dont understand now. Before you ask some girl for her hand now, keep your freedom for as long as you can now. My momma told meyou better shop around. ~ The great Smokey Robinson, (come back to Britt Smokey!). Again, great advice, but Im not getting misty eyed. Seriously, try to think of a song that conveys a message about protecting our boys honor, reputation and hearts. Its not easy, and yet times, they are a-changin! Parents, we need to get our heads in the game and realize the boy/girl playing field is leveling out and the double standard is about to be replaced by the double play! Sure, boys try to manipulate and control the game, but they are opportunistic, so timing is everything. Thats assuming they made the team. Girls, however, are creative, planners who determine the line-up, schedule, referee and call the game due to rain. I can say that because I know, I used to be one, about 20 years and 20 pounds ago! As an aware mom, this is whats going through my mind when my son introduces us to his girlfriend: "Nice to meet you." Ok girl, hows your play book looking? "What's your favorite subject in school?" Besides my son, what else are you studying? "Who are your parents, what do they do?" Do they know you left the house with that much make-up on? "Do you play a sport?" Sh-yea! How else would you fit into those skinny jeans...ah to be 17 again, (sigh). "What are your future plans?" Are you planning a future with my son? Are you worth his loyalty and devotion? Will you be there to lift him up when he's down? Will you share his dreams and still support him if they conflict with your own? Will you respect or belittle his integrity? Will you feel blessed to be by his side? Will you
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Joyfull Living
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re you happy or too busy trying to be happy? Many people spend their lives chasing after happiness and never quite finding it. The Declaration of Independence expresses every citizens right to: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," implying that happiness is something that must be chased. We are constantly bombarded by the media to look outside ourselves for happiness, as if our happiness depended on things and events. And the endless chase begins with the conditions we establish for achieving happiness: When I have that healthy and fit body, then I will be happy. When I have that perfect relationship or ideal career, then I will be happy. When I have more money, more time, morefill in the blank, then I will be happy. The fact is that happiness (just like change) comes from within, and is not dependent on any outside circumstance. Every day when we wake up we face two choices: to be happy or not to be. Some days it is easy to feel happy, but other days the uncertainty of the future and worries about family, health or money get the best of us. Being happy requires daily practice and just like a muscle, the more we exercise, the stronger and easier it will get. Without a peaceful heart, it is impossible to experience a lasting sense of happiness. When we rely on external events, we experience great highs, then we can come crashing down when they are over. Yoga and meditation practices are excellent tools to awaken and strengthen inner peace and connect to a sense of deep well-being. They allow us to become less dependent on external circumstances in order to feel good about ourselves and life in general. Another tool I always come back to is gratitude. Dont we all want to feel good and excited about our lives? To be able to jump out of bed in the morning, looking
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forward to the day ahead? Heres an easy daily exercise that can help. You can do this upon waking, before you even get out of bed: While still in bed (lying or sitting up), make gentle fists with your thumbs tucked inside your closed hands. For a few seconds, squeeze your thumbs and put a big smile on your face (fake it til you make it!). Then relax your fists and begin to think about the things you are grateful for in your life right now. For each thought, open one finger, until you have both hands open. Its okay to repeat the same thing more than once if you cant come up with 10 things. Some days you may need to repeat the same 2 or 3 things over and over, other days you will run out of fingers! As you lay or sit with your palms open and that smile still on your face, take a few more slow breaths while enjoying this feeling of gratitude. Then, while lying on your back, put your feet and hands up in the air (if you can) and shake them vigorously for as long as you can. Laughing is definitely allowed! Now get up and decide to have a happy morning! If you repeat this exercise every time you start to feel grumpy or gloomy, youll see how your life starts to shift from the pursuit of happiness to the joy of actually feeling happy. I should warn you that this condition is contagious! Remember to take time to breathe, laugh often and En-Joy. Louise Lavergne 2001-2013. Louise is an international inspirational speaker, coach, author, creator of JoyFull Yoga and JoyFull living coaching. She owns JoyFull Yoga LLC in Jacksonville where she offers private sessions and group classes. Email questions to louise@joyfull-living.com. www. JoyFull-yoga.com;www.JoyFull-living.com 541-899-0707. See ad this page.
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Noted author and theologian Marcus Borg will present a series of three lectures and discussions exploring the theme, Progressive Christianity in the 21st Century on March 8, 7:00-8:30pm and March 9, 9:00am-12:30pm, in the Rogue River Room of Stevenson Union at Southern Oregon University. The author of 21 books, Borg is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture at Oregon State University and an eloquent advocate for open-minded faith. His books include Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, the best-selling book by a contemporary Jesus scholar, as well as Jesus: A New Vision, and Speaking Christian. As a respected and well-spoken authority on both New Testament history and contemporary interpretations of Christianity, Borg has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including The Today Show, Dateline,
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of the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital family and it is to him that I owe the biggest thanks. But, honestly, it goes so much deeper than just a job. He is a patient teacher and a mentor. He is a compassionate and skilled veterinarian. He is a kind and tolerant leader. He is a generous friend and employer. He is a dedicated spouse Dr. Frank and friends and father. He is a no nonsense and bottom line businessman. He is in so many ways, the type of person that I aspire to be. If someday I am half as good of a veterinarian as he I will consider myself a success. Until then, I will consider myself lucky to be in his company. I will learn all that I can, not only about my profession, but about how to be a person. I will learn patience and empathy, understanding and objectiveness. I will learn humor. And, I will do all of this with fingers crossed that he will not retire until he is at least 80! So Happy Birthday Dr. Frank! Thank you for taking a chance on me three years ago and for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful family and this fantastic community. I hope this year, and the rest of your years, are blessed beyond measure just as you have blessed me. Dr. Rogers can be reached at the Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital at 541-899-1081 or jvhospital@qwestoffice.net. See ad this page.
Now, about sleeping arrangementsI can really relate to what you said in your well-written article (you are quite well-spoken for your breed). I have my own bed which is fine with me until the lights go out. I really think it far more pleasant to share moms bed, especially in the cold of winter. I look forward to going to the groomers because mom always seems to want to cuddle for the next few nights afterwards. Strange, but then again she is a human. Mom has made it clear that I must be invited to share her bed, so I have to wait for an invitation. Funny isnt it? Shes human but likes to be the alpha dog. Anyway, I like to stand by the bed and stare at her. If that doesnt get her attention, I shake and scratch so the tags on my collar make a tremendous musical call to action. If she still isnt open to the idea I then throw myself heavily onto the floor beside her bed with a huge sigh. Drama and persistence make her laugh, so I know I have my foot in the door. Soon, I am nestled right next to her - until she begins to push and pull at the covers, and me. She says, you have to share the space you know! Im patient with her wiggling and turning, its a human thing. Just as Im dreaming blissfully of chasing sheep over a lush green meadow she decides she needs more of the space I have warmed up in the center of the bed. Why cant she be content with her edge? If she insists I move over, Ill get up, turn around impressively and plop right back down with my back firmly against hers. After all, isnt the point to be close? For some strange human reason she feels she needs the next few nights alone (something about having to get some sleep!). Oh well, its about time for a trip to the groomers, ya! Don't forget to donate to SOHS, Sanctuary One or Friends of the Animal Shelter and tell them Annie and Marty-the-cat sent you!
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ensure sustainability with minimum maintenance, some work is required every year to keep them open and enjoyable. This is currently done primarily by FP and JWA volunteers. The citys public works crews and other volunteers assist with heavy-duty projects such as the construction of four new bridges in the FP and the new bridge on the Zigler Trail. If you, or anyone you know, would like to be placed on a list to assist in project development or maintenance, please submit your name, phone number, and email address to jwaplan@ gmail.com. Typical projects include trimming back low-level shrubs and brush alongside trails, filling-in low wet spots, placing a bench at a viewpoint, installing new trail signs, etc. We promise lots of fresh air, camaraderie, fun on the trails and light duty work! On a closing note, the JWA has completed the first draft of an addendum to the original General Management Plan and would like to solicit your comments. The addendum can be found at www. jacksonvilleor.us, under City Happenings. Comments, questions, and/or suggestions can be sent to jwaplan@gmail.com.
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Engineering Company (OBEC) to do the engineering work. A fee for the work will be negotiated with OBEC in February 2013. Now that the matching funds are in place, the federal government share of the funds will be sent to the state. It is expected that the design of the repair, review by environmental organizations and the Dept. of Fish and Game, will take most of 2013 to complete. During 2013, MBHS will be working hard to raise the remaining $44,202. We hope to raise that amount of money by January 2014. If we do, the restoration project will go to bid in the spring of 2014 and the construction will take place during the summer of 2014. If we dont raise that amount of money by then, the repair will be delayed until the matching funds are raised. The Board of Directors of MBHS will be asking a number of charitable foundations to help us with the needed funds. However, all friends of McKee Bridge will need to help also. Look for our fund raising thermometer next to the Ramsay Realty sign in Ruch and the one at the bridge. Your contributions can be sent to MBHS, P.O. Box 854, Jacksonville, OR 97530 or through PayPal at our website: www. mckeehistoricalcoveredbridge.org. MBHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We would like to thank all of the generous persons who have already assisted in the raising the initial $12,000. Without your help we couldnt start this phase of the restoration. If you have questions or comments, please call Bob at 541-899-2927 or email rvanh2000@yahoo.com. Robert E. Van Heuit, President, McKee Bridge Historical Society
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The first phase of the McKee Bridge restoration has started. The McKee Bridge Historical Society (MBHS) commenced raising matching funds when Jackson County agreed to apply for a grant to restore the bridge. The grant was made by the federal government on August 2, 2012. It totaled $547,250, of which 10.27% must be raised as matching funds ($56,202). MBHS is committed to raise all of the matching funds. Of that amount, $12,000 was needed by January 2013 in order for the initial engineering work to commence. By the beginning of December 2012, only about $8000 had been raised. The Mid Rogue Independent Physician Association and CareSource/Mid Rogue Health Plan came to the rescue with a commitment to match up to $2000 in contributions. Spurred on by this generous commitment, MBHS received almost $3000 between the beginning of December and the first week of January. MBHS was able to deposit $12,000 with Jackson County in January 2013. The State of Oregon administers the grant and was able to proceed with qualifying engineering firms and then selecting the best qualified firm to design the repairs for the bridge. Late in January, the state selected Oregon Bridge
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