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So. Oregon. Pool, spa, gazebo, english gardens, theater room and library.

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Updated home. Expansive decks.3 car garage, shop and barn

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2400 Square Feet 4.17 AcresViews of Grizzly Peak.

Large barn, insulated shop, carport and garden area.

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ABOUT OUR COVER: Gary Hill captured this cover photo last winter during the annual robin migration at his home just outside of town. He captured this happy bird as it feasted on a berry-loaded crabapple tree. The photo was taken with a Canon 40D camera and Canon 75/300 mm lens, shutter speed 1/400, ISO speed 800, and Aperture f 7.1.

Its hard to believe this is the final issue of 2014Im wondering where the year has gone! Id like to wish everyone the happiest of holidays and express my sincere thanks to our readers, contributors and advertisers for helping make this our best year ever! As with every issue, my Production Editor, Andrea Yancey, and I strive to bring you the best publication possible. In 2014, we continued improving the publication, re-naming it a lifestyle magazine, one more fitting for our mission of spotlighting real life in Jacksonville.

In addition to upgrading the quality of our print issue, our website and Facebook pages also got major makeovers. Both are now mobile-friendly, allowing you to follow everything Jacksonville on your phone or

tablet 24/7youll also find information and content online thats not in the print issue. Thanks to a greatly- expanded online reach and increased print circulation, weve become THE Jacksonville news source for the entire Southern Oregon regionand beyond!

On another business note, Id like to thank you for your continued support of our local Jacksonville businesses, restaurants and merchants. Not a day passes without me preaching about the importance of shopping local and its gratifying that this important message is resonating in the community. For another fun and informative look at what our local shops are offering this holiday season, catch our 2-page Holiday Gift Guide and view our updated 2014 Shop Local Video. Youll find a link to the video clip on our website and Facebook pagebe sure to share it with your friends and shop local this season (and year-round) in Our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!


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The Unfettered Critic by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann

Once more, with feeling...

Its one of the most unnerving scenes in cinema history. A woman sneaks into the room where her husband has been writing his novel. She peeks at the sheet of paper in his typewriter and starts reading: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. She reads the next line: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And the next: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All the way down the page. As she frantically leafs through hundreds of sheets of paper, shes overcome by a horrifying reality. Her husband has been sequestered at this typewriter for months, and the only words hes written are All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Repeatedly. Thousands of times. An insane number of times.

Many of you will recall that scene from Stanley

Kubricks film rendition of Stephen Kings masterwork, The Shining. Its chilling, goose-bump raising, get-me-the-hell-out-of-here terrifying. And it creates an image that you cant get out of your head.

Well, steel your nervesbecause were going to re-create that scene right now, right here, in our own way, right in this column. Are you ready?

The sheet in our typewriter reads:Shop Local.And the next line:Shop Local. Shop Local. Shop Local. Shop Local. Shop

Local. Shop Local. Shop You get the idea. Its a message well worth repeating.Our intention, of course, isnt to terrify you, dear

readers, but to deliver a holiday reminder. Shop Local

is our mantra every season, but its especially important at this time of year. Why go elsewhere and fight with crowds of strangers? You can find everything youre looking for in holiday gifting right here. The centerfold of this lifestyle magazine maps out virtually every store in the immediate area. Lets go over it together. A drum roll please...

If you havent checked out the merchandise at Picos lately, you dont know whats in store. When you stop for a malted at The Candy Shoppe and reach for something to drink it with, youre clutching at straws. Many of the puzzles at Scheffels Toys say 3-5 years, but it probably wont take you that long. When you walk into the Jacksonville Mercantile looking for spices, you may be asked, Cumin here often? When you stop by Cycle Analysis, youll see the proprietors peddling their wares. If you havent been shopping for antiques recently, step into The Barn, Sterling Creek Antiques or Pickety Place and ask, Whats new?

Ba-boomp-boomp.We could go on, but shopping local is no joke

although its lots of fun. Make a day of it. Youll be among friends. Many of the shopkeepers live down the street from you. Drop by Tobiano or the Cotton Broker or The Jacksonville Company or La Boheme and start a conversation. The seemingly daunting task of finding that perfect sweater for your daughter or mother or sister or niece will float by like a breeze.

Have we wandered too far from our entertainment theme? Maybe a few famous movie quotes will help sell our premise:

Frankly my dear, I dont give validation. You can park behind the library.

Go ahead. Make my day. Give me that Brighton purse in the window!

I love the smell of Good Bean in the morning!You could, of course, drive all over the Valley looking

for similar items, or wander the web to find something with shipping charges. But those choices sound to us like a lot of work. We think youd rather stay and play. Because, as you already know, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And Jill, too.

Happy Holidays! Ohand Shop Local!Paula and Terry each have long impressive-sounding

resumes implying that they are battle-scarred veterans of life within the Hollywood studios. Theyre now happily relaxed into Jacksonville.

Happy Holidays!

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2014 Volunteers of the Year!

Jeanena WhitewilsonJeanena is a passionate volunteer who seems to be everywhere! She wears many hats serving as the Vice President of the Jacksonville Community Center Board, lead coordinator for the annual Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts art show and as co-Chair of the Garden Clubs publicity committee. Thanks to years of work by her and others, the Community Center board recently reached an agreement with the city to locate the to-be-built center near City Hall. Jeanenas work transforming Sheffel-Thurston Park from an empty lot into a city park gained regional praise, as does her ongoing work maintaining the park. When shes not at the park, she can be spotted pitching-in at Cemetery clean-ups, working alongside others to beautify town. Locals and visitors will recognize her as a summertime and Victorian Christmas trolley narrator, leading guided tours through the historic core, telling our towns history. In October, she pinch-hit when called upon to serve as a narrator for the Haunted Trolley Tours, pleasing sold-out tours with tales of Jacksonvilles spooky history. Jeanenas work behind the scenes as a crew member for Meet the Pioneers and the Boosters Club Garage Sale is always invaluable as is her work as a Home Tour docent and as a volunteer for the annual Woodlands Hike-a-Thon. In her spare time, Jeanena works with the Southern Oregon University archeology team at local dig sites, sifting through piles of dirt in-search of buried historic artifacts! As if that wasnt enough to keep her busy, Jeanena has served as a curator for the Art in the Windows displays at Ray's Market for many years, where she created interesting displays of local art. Year-round, every day, Jeneana is a giver! Read more about Jeanena on page 29.

Carolyn KingsnorthCarolyn is a self-described professional volunteer. Shes also the major life force behind Historic Jacksonville, Inc., a volunteer group dedicated to keeping Jacksonvilles historic buildings and history alive. For nearly five years, Carolyns passion for history has kept the historic CC Beekman House open to the public. Throughout the year, Carolyn oversees a team of well-trained docents that lead tours and presents reenactments of Beekman family life. Through her professionally-produced Beekman House Living History Tours, Carolyn uses the house as a living museum to illustrate everything VictorianVictorian Music & Literature, Customs, Travel, Medical Practices, Hobbies and more interesting topics. (Find a full schedule of the Victorian Christmas Beekman House events on page 6 in this issue.) Carolyn keeps local history alive, making it interesting and relevant in her monthly Review column, Pioneer Profiles. She also volunteered to craft the spooky scripts for this years Haunted Trolley Tours, using her talent and love of history to create engaging stories. In addition to writing about history, Carolyn plays the part, literally, volunteering as a cast member in Meet the Pioneers. This year, her portrayal of the stately Pioneer Social Activist Josephine Lucretia Martin Plymale, was sensational. In October, Carolyn again served as the moderator for the City Council Candidate Forum, doing an excellent job keeping the discussion moving along! In her spare time, she also serves as Vice President for the Southern Oregon Historical Society and serves on the Craterian Theater board of directors. At all times, Carolyn serves as a fine ambassador for Jacksonville!

We are most fortunate to live in Jacksonvillea community where volunteerism is a way of life. This year, the Review is honored to name two outstanding citizens as 2014 Volunteers of the YearJeanena Whitewilson and Carolyn Kingsnorth. On any given day, Jacksonville residents and visitors benefit by their volunteerism and contributions to the community. Please join the Review in thanking them for helping make Jacksonville a nicer and more enjoyable place to live! Free Delivery minimum of $ 25.00 from sun - wed

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 5:00-7:00pm: Merchant Open House 5:30pm: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with music, caroling and special visit from Father Christmas

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 10:00am: Victorian Christmas Parade

WEEKENDSDECEMBER 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 Visit Jacksonville during the three weekends before Christmas for fun and festive events to celebrate the season!

11:00am-3:00pm: Beekman House Holiday Tours and Historic St. Josephs Rectory Open House

11:00am-4:00pm: Visits with Father Christmas at the North Pole (at Historic Courthouse), and a wonderful Small Treasures Exhibit at Art Presence (next to Courthouse), opening Reception on Dec. 6 from Noon-3:00pm. Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Carolers, Town Crier and Hot Cider.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2:00PM: Special Chamber Music Concert will be held by the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon at the Historic First Presbyterian Church

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 (After Christmas) 11:00am-3:00pm: Beekman House Holiday Tours 11:00am-4:00pm: Small Treasures Exhibit at Art Presence

Please support and thank our major sponsors: Umpqua Bank, Windemere Van Fleet Real Estate, Burrill Real Estate, Jacksonville Applegate Rotary, Jacksonville Boosters Club, Pioneer village, Blue Sky, Jacksonville Review, Jackson-ville Chiropractic, Pioneer Financial Planning, Pacific Corp,

Century Link, Scheffels Toys, Jacksonville Vision, Dr. Rex Miller, Jacksonville/Applegate Rotary Club.

Special thanks to our extended community for their support!

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All events are in downtown Jacksonville unless otherwise noted.

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Every day through Christmas, kids of all ages are encouraged to mail a letter to Santa and help another kid in the process. Santas Mailbox will be on the porch outside Eleglance Home Dcor at 110 N. 5th Street during normal business hours.

Eleglance owner Carmen Whitlock will transport the letters to the Post Office and will make a $1 donation for each letter received to the Childrens Advocacy Center to benefit Jackson County children in-need.

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Christmas Day - 10:30am Holy Communion

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Jacksonville Friends of the Library will sponsor a Christmas Book Sale December 6-7. Saturday hours will be 9:00-10:00am, members pre-sale, 10:00am-4:00pm open to the public. Sunday open hours will be from 12:00-4:00pm. While you are

enjoying Victorian Christmas, come into the Naversen Room of the Library and look for Christmas presents. Please bring donations into the library anytime during open hours, or call Richard Avery at 541 702-2114 if you need a pickup.

Friends of Jacksonville Library Christmas Book Sale


Last year, more than 40 businesses in Jackson County participated in the Salvation Armys Angel Tree Toy Drive Program that brightened the lives of more than 800 families here in the Rogue Valley.

Thanks to your generousity, children in our commuintiy who might have gone without holiday gifts received them! This year, please join the Brodie Dental Clinic by supporting this most worthy cause.

The program is simple: just stop-by Brodie Dental from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Thursday and pick-up

an Angel Tree Gift Tag from the holiday tree in the clinic. Then, just return an unwrapped gift matching the tag from the tree to the clinic or the Salvation Army, where it will be given to a most-deserving child in our community. Angel Tree Gifts may be dropped-off at Brodie Dental or the Salvation Army through December 10.

Brodie Dental 541-899- 8833 is conveniently located at 305 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville and the Salvation Army 541-773-6965 is located at 304 Beatty Street, Medford.

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Fresh holiday centerpieces and arrangements purchased at the Jacksonville Garden Clubs annual Holiday Greens Sale bring fragrance, color and light to our homes during the dark and chilly winter evenings of December. Pine, cedar and holly boughs from local forests are combined with colorful bows, cones and candles in lovely arrangements to brighten tables, store counters and entryways in homes and businesses throughout the Jacksonville area. Garden Club members contribute their time, energy and creativity to make holiday baskets, table arrangements and swags.

Funds raised through the sale support student scholarships at Rogue Community College and the Oregon Stewardship. The students give back to our region by pursuing studies that enhance our environment. Funds also help sustain local

beautification projects such as the Peter Britt Garden, the Post Office Garden and Scheffel-Thurston Park, which contribute to the quality of life in our town.

The Holiday Greens Sale will be held this year on Friday, December 5, and

Saturday, December 6, from 10:00am to 2:00pm both days, in the alcove next to the Jacksonville Post Office (near the intersection of Oregon and California Streets). The Saturday sale will be open during Jacksonvilles Victorian Christmas parade. A variety of table arrangements, designer

baskets and swags will be available to decorate your own home or to give as wonderful gifts to family or friends. Unique handmade papers and cards will also be offered. Enjoy the Victorian holiday spirit in downtown Jacksonville, support a good cause and brighten your holidays with lovely natural greens!

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For more than 16 years, Sarah Farnsworth and Jill Hamilton have worked side-by-sideand in the process became best friends and business partners. We both started together back in 1998 working as hostesses at the Bella Union Restaurant, here in Jacksonville, Sarah notes.

Back in November, 2011, Sarah and Jill opened the Lock House Hair Salon at 130 S. 3rd Street. This November, Sarah acquired the business as her own and has expanded it to include four stylists. Sarah says, Jill decided to leave the salon to team-up with her husband, Christian Hamilton to form Team Hamilton at the Windermere Real Estate office in Jacksonville. She's very excited about her new venture, and I am too!

Sarahs journey into solo-ownership still includes working alongside close

friendsand family! My sister, Vanessa Farnsworth, relocated from Bend, Oregon to transition into the salon and take care of Jills clienteleshes a hair stylist &

esthetician and also does color, facial waxing and makeup, Sarah adds. Vanessa recently completed a 2-day training/cutting class with the famed Masaki Inoue.

Joining the sisters-Farnsworth are Ella Barnett and Haley Hess. In addition to offering an array of hair, facial and other salon services, the group is also expanding into wedding hair and makeup and is also accepting new clients. Sarah says, I'm so

excited to carry on the salon and am so thankful and grateful for all of the support from our clients and the town!

Reach Sarah and her team at Lock House Salon at 541-778-1834.

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Don and Debbie Tollefson just opened a new Applegate Valley Realty branch office in Jacksonville at 935 N. 5th Street, next to the gas station near the east entrance to town. Their first office opened in the Applegate Valley in 2010 in the former Eves Caf building and in 2013, the couple opened their Murphy office, across from the Hidden Valley Market. Debbie notes that she and Don decided to open a new Jacksonville office after moving their residence to Jacksonville a few months ago.

We decided to open an office here in Jacksonville, she says, because this is now our hometown and it is also the entrance to the Applegate Valley. We currently have over 13 listings in the Applegate Valley, but we have sold and listed homes and ranches all over

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The AVR team has also grown and now includes two assistants who are working towards getting their real estate licenses in the next month, and experienced agents working in the Applegate and Murphy offices. Jacksonville's David Jesser joined the new office in November. Debbie adds, We are currently talking to other experienced Jacksonville agents to help round-out our Jville team. In our 5 years owning and growing Applegate Valley Realty, we have watched it grow and are so pleased at the response and support from the community.

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News From Britt Hill by Donna Briggs, Britt President & CEO

Comments or questions for Britt Festivals? Email Donna at [email protected]. Visit Britt Festivals at www.brittfest.org.

It has been a very busy year for Britt, and perhaps thats why we feel 2014 flew by so quickly.

Weve reached new goals and met new challenges while experiencing another successful season. And we know none of that would be possible without our amazing community support and why we owe you, our valued friends, a warm and sincere thank you.

As I have written before, Britts long-term financial stability and the strength and vitality of the community of Jacksonville are inextricably linked.

Whether you support Britt Festivals through membership, Business Partnerships, advertising or the Classical Annual Fund, your contributions are making a huge difference. Your support today plays a crucial role in sustaining the world-class artistry and innovative programming at Britt and the expansion of our community-wide education programs.

You might not have considered this before, but you can also be an integral part of Britt Festivals future by including a charitable gift within your overall estate and planned giving. With a little planning, you can leave a legacy that will ensure the art of music on our hill is available for future generations. Please consider contributing to our communitys future by planning for a special kind of gift. Although ongoing cash contributions to the Britt Festivals are always needed

and appreciated, there are other creative and flexible options that can benefit you and the Britt Experience for generations to come.

We hope you'll consider becoming a part of the Britt Sequoia Heritage Program by including a legacy gift to Britt Festivals in your will or living trust. Called a charitable bequest, this type of gift offers these main benefits:

Simplicity. Just a few sentences in your will or trust are all that is needed.

Flexibility. Because you are not actually making a gift until after your lifetime, you can change your mind at any time.

Versatility. You can structure the bequest to leave a specific item, real estate, or amount of money, make the gift contingent on certain events, or leave a percentage of your estate to Britt Festivals. Also, legacy gifts can be designated to support a specific program, i.e. Classical Festival, Education programs, or the pops concert series, etc.

Possible Tax Relief. If your estate is subject to estate tax, your gift may be entitled to an estate tax charitable deduction for the gift's full value.

If you are interested in learning more, contact your attorney or financial advisor. Or feel free to contact me directly. All inquiries will remain confidential.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season!

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The incredibly popular singer-songwriter Jeff Kloetzel has just released his latest CD, Long Time Coming! Fans will remember that Jeff won the first-ever Southern Oregon Rising Stars music competition in 2012. He used the prize of recording time to record this new CD. Hes also been named in the Sneak Preview 2014 Reader Poll as Best Local Musician/Singer, a most-deserving honor.

With the able assistance of several fine studio/performing musicians (Bret Levick, Jeff Pevar, Don Harriss, Jeff Stanley, Bob Evoniuk, Matthew Kriemelman and others) from our music-rich Southern Oregon community, listeners will appreciate subtle texture, rich spice and fiery spark to the 12 new tunes. Jeffs soulful vocals and rhythmic acoustic

guitar work lead the music through diverse genres, from modern folk-pop to soul, country-tinged rock to Americana and simple singer-songwriter material. Lyrics speak of love, loss, longing and loneliness, and also of journeys, jokes and joy. The arrangements move from full-throttle band numbers to stripped-down, mellow acoustic tracks. Theres something for everyone on this CD.

Long Time Coming is available for $12 at all of Jeffs gigs and at South Stage Cellars Tasting Room at 125 S. 3rd Street in historic downtown Jacksonville. Out-of-town orders may be made online at www.cdbaby.com, as well.

For more information, contact Jeff at 808-382-3078, [email protected] or jeffkloetzel.blogspot.com.

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That a music competition of this caliber could happen in a small, historic town like Jacksonville, Oregon is a testament to the phenomenal commitment to the musical arts in the greater Rogue Valley. This coming February, 2015, twelve of the most expressive, passionate and talented local musicians from Southern Oregon will vie for winning season four of South Stage Cellars Rising Stars competition.

This years beneficiary recipient, LIFEArt, is a logical extension of supporting the gifted arts that exist right here in our own community. Local non-profit LIFEArt, benefits teens of Jackson County by providing a creative outlet for expression through art and an alternative to anxiety, depression, substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors.

The impact to past winners is immeasurable. Season one winner, Jeff Kloetzel, a soulful, solo acoustic performer, is now one of the preeminent working artists of the Rogue Valley. Kloetzel took top honor for the Best Local Musician/Singer for the 2014 Sneak Preview and recently released his first CD, Long Time Coming. Matt Hill, proud winner of season two, has continued to craft his art as a soulful, original songwriter and acoustic guitar player with a northwest vibe. This month he released his first produced music video, Over You. The vocal volcano,

Cee Cee James, won season three with her blistering voice and old-school blues lyrics. James doesnt hold anything back on stage as she continues to hit the northwest blues scene with raw force.

Your support this year for season four will help continue to make this competition a reality. Your gift says, "I care about music and local non-profits who are in great need," and more importantly, "I believe that Southern Oregon benefits from the opportunity to share in this musical experience." We all have our own musical memories, musical preferences and tastes, but if music is meaningful to you and you care about real needs in our community and you can make a contribution--please do. Prior RS seasons raised over $25,000 for three local non-profits; CASA of Jackson County who advocates for abused and neglected children in court, La Clinica who provides culturally-appropriate, accessible and affordable health care and the Britt Institute, that provides quality music education programs for people of any age and skill levels.

If you would like to become a sponsor, make a cash donation, make a gift of in-kind services or goods or would like to competethen its your time to shine! Please contact Porscha Schiller at [email protected] or 541-840-5453.

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Hannah West is a Jacksonville website designer and art advocate. She is the creator and editor of the Southern Oregon Artists Resource (www.soartists.com), serves on the board of Art Presence Art Center, is a core founding member of the Arts Alliance of Southern Oregon and curates the monthly art exhibits at GoodBean cafe. See some of her art and web design work at www.hannahwestdesign.com.

The ARTclectic Local Artisans group currently has fourteen participating members, several of whom are also members of the Art Presence Gallery in Jacksonville. This December, the group will present their first Victorian Christmas Pop-Up event on Fridays from 4:00-8:00pm and Saturday & Sundays from 10:00am-6:00pm on December 5,6,7, 12,13,14 and 19,20,21 at the IOOF Hall at 175 S. Oregon Street located next to GoodBean Coffee.

ARTclectic Artisans will be offering an Authentically Oregon mix of stylish holiday decorations and gifts, including fine art, hand-woven textiles, locally-made fine jewelry, quilts, and more. Many items are one-of-a-kind so be sure to shop early. Find pictures of some items at http://eventsARTclectic.blogspot.com or visit the ArtClectic Facebook Public Group Page.

The artisans will include: Patrick Beste-Watercolorist, Helene Bisnaire-Jeweler, Roberta Coakley-Vargas-Mixed Media, Susan Frank-Pastel, Carol Laenen-Textile Art, Tony Laenen-Watercolor/Acrylic, Vivian

McAleavy-Photographer, Harmony Oltman-Jeweler, Tom Ommen-Photograper, Lisa St. Arnold-Furniture, Zoe West-Encaustic Artist, Char Wirfs-Textile Artist, and Walt Wirfs-Oil Painter & Graphite Artist.

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Americans for the Arts (www.americansforthearts.org) Ten Reasons to Support the Arts, Reason #5: Arts drive tourism. Arts travelers are ideal tourists, staying longer and spending more to seek-out authentic cultural experiences. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that the percentage of international travelers, including museum visits, on their trip has grown steadily since 2003 (18 to 24 percent). The share attending concerts and theater performances has grown from 14 to 17 percent since 2003.

We hope youve been enjoying Art Presence Art Centers "Small Treasures" exhibit; if you havent made it by the gallery yet, please stop in and consider giving the gift of art to someone special this year. All pieces range in size from 4 x 6 to 10 x 14, a collection of affordable one of-a-kind artistic treasures created by local talent, with artisan jewelry, greeting cards, ornaments, and more in our new artists gift shop. Take the artwork you purchase with you, as new works will replace them to keep the gallery full of small treasures throughout the holiday shopping season. The show continues through December 28, with a reception on Saturday, December 6, from Noon to 3:00pm, following Jacksonvilles Christmas Parade.

For more creative gift options, visit our offsite exhibits:

Deanna St. Martins exhibit of abstract watercolors at the Medford Main Library continues through March 2015

Bill Stantons exhibit of impasto oil paintings continues at Pioneer Village

Dirk Siedleckis exhibit in the display case at the Jacksonville Library entrance, with photos and artifacts related to Jacksonvilles cemetery and pioneer history, and Silent City on the Hill by Bill Miller, the first book written and published about Jacksonvilles cemetery

Sue Bennetts show of paintings in the Jacksonville Librarys Naversen Room continues

Our next exhibit, Naked Art, will give art enthusiasts a chance to add more to their collections for less by purchasing unframed, original art by member artists. The show opens January 9 and continues through March 1, with a reception on Saturday, January 10, from Noon to 3:00pm.

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by Dirk J. Siedlecki, President FOJHC

As we enter the winter months, our outdoor activities and work slows down, although we continue to clean-up the cemetery grounds, pick-up downed limbs and branches and clean-up debris to keep the cemetery neat and tidy and safe for all visitors. Well keep the Interpretive Panels clean and the Interpretive Center open and brochure boxes stocked for the many visitors who visit year-round. Our first-scheduled Community Clean-Up Day of 2015, will be on Saturday, March 14, so please save the date on your calendars. We plan on offering our very popular History Saturday Programs again in 2015, with the first program on Saturday, May 9 and then the second Saturday of each month through September 12. Marker Cleaning and Workshops will resume on Saturday, April 18, 2015, and continue on the third Saturday of each month from June through September 19. There is no cleaning or workshop scheduled for May as it conflicts with other events. Restoration work will resume in the spring as the weather warms-up.

Thanks to Bill and Debbie Miller, for the proceeds from Bill's book, Silent City on the Hill, and profits from this year's Meet the Pioneers, we will be able to take-on another substantial project or two. In January, our Research Committee will begin work on planning our 10th Anniversary Meet the Pioneers Program, which will be presented on October 9 and 10, 2015.

It has been another amazing year for the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, thanks to our many wonderful and dedicated volunteers and our generous supporters. We wouldn't be able to accomplish all that we have without their caring and help. Look for our year-end report in the February, 2015 Jacksonville Review.

Speaking of volunteers, I would like to acknowledge one who was always there at my side and never looking for recognition. As many of you may know, my brother Lee and his wife Janet moved back to New Mexico to be closer to their sons and grandchildren. Lee will be greatly missed by the FOJHC as he was instrumental over the last 8 years

in our restoration and preservation efforts in the cemetery. In addition, Lee assisted me with several Restoration Workshops that we conducted around Southern Oregon and the State, as well as having repaired markers in a number of Historic Cemeteries. Lee was always ready to lend a hand when and where it was needed and took great satisfaction and pride in the work he did. Lee especially felt great joy while working on the markers of our Veterans

and the grave sites of the children buried in the cemetery. He was always there for our Community Clean-Up Days and helping to setup and clean-up after our Meet the Pioneers tours. Many of you may remember Lee as the bus driver and later the bus announcer who went up and down the Cemetery Road tour after tour, briefing our guests on the way up, and thanking them for attending on the way down. We wish Lee and Janet much happiness and thank Lee for his numerous contributions to the FOJHC and the City of Jacksonville. He will be missed but his work will be appreciated for years to come.

Id like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas, the Happiest of Holidays, and good health, joy and success in the New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to one or more of our Cemetery Events and Activities in 2015.

Focus on Hanley Farm byEmma Abby, Educational Programs Coordinator

Theres no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by taking a tour of the historic Hanely House Museum! Here, the past come to life with a fully-furnished and beautifully-embellished holiday exhibit of decorations, toys, ornaments, and clothing from the Southern Oregon Historical Societys collection. Each room is themed in a different era, from the 1870s through the 1950s. This is the most festive and elaborate yearly display put on in the Hanley Houseit will surely inspire you for your own tree trimming. Come learn about the Hanley family and be marveled by the old-fashioned warmth of the two-story farmhouse and tales of the past.

Three generations of Hanleys lived in this beautiful home. Michael and Martha Hanley, builders of the house who were two of Jackson Countys earliest settlers, started holiday traditions that endured until the 1980s. Today, the home is preserved in its entirety and provides a glimpse into life in a bygone age. For nearly 130 years, the Hanley family celebrated Christmas with handmade decorations, heartwarming melodies, special recipes, and family festivities. Join us on December 27th from 11:00am- 3:00pm for a chance to see what Christmas was like in 19th-century, rural

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When I met Daniel and Matthew Root early on a November Saturday morning to interview them for this piece, I was immediately impressed with their demeanor and attitudethese guys didnt possess the usual teenage vibe I run across all the time. Instead, I found myself face-to-face with two young men who looked me in the eye, answered my questions directly without attitude and genuinely seemed to care deeply about doing good things in their community. By the end our time together, which included an on-site visit to Rich Gulch in the Jacksonville Woodlands, I had a renewed faith in our younger residents!

Daniel and Matthew Root turn 18 in early Decemberthey are twin brothers, both of whom are headed to college next fall. Both are seniors at South High and have been accepted to Montana State but are also hopeful of being accepted at Cal Poly Institute, where they want to major in engineering. The twins are the sons of Tim and Anne Root, residents of Jacksonville and the owners of Eden Vale Winery and the Voorhies Mansion off South Stage Road. Although one might expect children of well-to-do-parents in this day and age to relax and take it easier than some of their peers, Daniel and Matthew are motivated, energetic, resourceful, and respectful young men who just completed two improvement projects for the Jacksonville Woodlands trail system as part of their Eagle Scout program.

The French Gulch Mine Interpretive Trail is located in the Jacksonville Woodlands Rich Gulch historic mining district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The construction of the trail, installation of the historic mining displays and panels, and other projects were all undertaken as Eagle Scout projects beginning in 2008. The area is said to contain more Eagle Scout projects per acre than anywhere else in the region, perhaps the nation. In 2008, Eagle Scout Christian Mundell built the exit portion of the French Gulch Trail. Scout Caleb Rayburn followed by building a replica of the original Petard sluice box. Scout Noah Simdorn then constructed an historic replica of the Petard familys mining water cannon, used to forcefully blast away hillsides to dislodge gold from rock, dirt and mud. Following the completion of these three projects, Scout Mason Sash completed a set of steep connecting trail steps from Rich Gulch down into French Gulch. Those who have hiked this portion of the Woodlands trail system know the topography is steep in places and can pose challenges to even the most skilled hiker...challenges now reduced thanks to the work of these fine local Eagle Scouts and their family members!

Although the Root twins were busy planning their projects well-before breaking ground in early October, 2014, the Root brothers have now since completed both. Each assisted the other with their project and received additional help from over fifteen members of their thirty-member Boy Scout Troop 17. Much of the work involved back-breaking labor including the transport of fencing material to the work site, as well as manually hauling railroad ties from a trailer to the work site.

Daniels project involved the construction of a 250 foot-long split rail fence that protects the former historic mining dam from degradation by bikes and pedestrians. Matthews project involved building a complex retaining

wall made from railroad ties to support a steep hillside to keep it from sliding down over the set of stairs built earlier by Scout Mason Sash. As mentioned, both projects required advance planning work, including working with city officials like Richard Shields and members of the Jacksonville Woodlands Associations Larry Smith and Bob Budesa.

When asked about real life lessons learned on-the-job,

Daniel admitted that he and his brother were a bit surprised at times by the slow pace of the city bureaucracy. Other important life lessons learned involved how to start a conversation with others, how to interact with and lead others, and the importance of speaking directly with and interacting with people in the community. The intricacies of successful fundraising were another lesson learned, as well. All of these real life lessons certainly help explain why my initial impression of both young men was so positive.

Although both deserve praise and credit, Daniel and Matthew were quick to point-out that their Eagle Scout projects were made possible thanks to the generosity and guidance of others, including their parents and their Scout leader, Dave Rayburn. Together, the two projects cost more than $2600, funded in-part by a donation of split rail fencing and a cash donation to purchase railroad ties by Jacksonville resident Mike Burrill, Jr. Additional financial donations were provided by Jacksonvilles Mel Ashland of Bigham Knoll, Matt Patten of Cutler Investments, Dentist Rex Miller and members of the Jacksonville/Applegate Rotary Club.

One of the easiest ways to reach the Historic French Gulch Mine Interpretive Trail is from the Rich Gulch trail head just above the Britt Pavilion off Fir Street. Youll find more remarkable stories and more information on the Jacksonville Woodlands Association online at www.jvwoodlands.org.

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As reported in June, 2014, Engine #1, known as the Tea Kettle, was recently returned to Jacksonville after being purchased by the Jacksonville Heritage Society, Inc., a local 503 (c) 3. Funding was made possible by Mel and Brooke Ashland, owners of the historic Bigham Knoll Campus. The Ashlands had been negotiating for over six years with the Engines owner in California to bring her home. They feel its return will spark a revival in interest in restoring an important component of Jacksonvilles local legacy: the importance of rail transportation.

Shortly before the Engine arrived back in Jacksonville after a long absence, volunteers from the Medford Railroad Club built replica tracks on the Bigham Knoll Campus where the Engine now rests. The tracks are in the very right of way on which Engine #1 traveled between Jacksonville and Medford, starting on January 16, 1891. Engine #1, built in 1890, was the original Engine used by the Rogue River Valley Rail Road (RRVRR) that operated passenger and freight service until the railroads dissolution in 1925. The rail line hooked into the original Oregon & California/Southern Pacific rail lines. Today, one can view and walk along the original rail tracks from 1891, running along C Street and in front of the Visitors Center, which was the original Train Depot. The tracks once ran from about a mile west of town through the Bigham Knoll Campus and into Medford.

Today, a collaborative effort is underway to construct a shelter for the Engine. A group of students and their instructors from the Rogue Community College School of Construction Technology and Management are working with local engineers, planners and other volunteers to construct a rail shed, a protective building which will house the iconic Engine and protect it from the elements. Under the umbrella of the Jacksonville Heritage Society, on which Brooke Ashland serves as Chair, the project is being designed

and built by RCC building trades students. Structural engineering is being done by Jacksonvilles Mike Thornton Engineering. Jacksonvilles Mike Burrill, Jr. of Burrill Construction is donating the historic beams and trusses that will be used to replicate the Depot. Based on drawings, the look of the train shed will be patterned after typical rail depots built across the nation during the turn of the last century.

For many years, Rogue Community College Construction Technology students have partnered with local organizations to complete community building projects using student talent. Some of the student projects include improvements to the Bear Creek Greenway, boat docks at local lakes, and building improvements for the Girl Scouts, Dunn House, YMCA, and the College.

Students work on these projects in groups, as part of their class instructional time, earning credit toward a Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) coursework or a college internship. The project, if approved by the Jacksonville Planning Department and the Historic and Architectural Review Committee (HARC), will be on a tight schedule since the concrete foundation must be poured before the onset of winter. At this time, building applications have been submitted and are awaiting approval so that the project can break ground and be completed in time for RCC students to receive their grades.

The Ashlands hope this will serve as a pilot program for future collaboration between RCC and the City of Jacksonville. Brooke Ashland told us, One of the problems we had in restoring the 1908 School House was finding qualified labor that had experience with older structures and designs. If any of these students working on the Train Depot project gets excited about the importance of historic restoration as a career direction, there are plenty of projects waiting for them in Jacksonville. In fact, the Courthouse comes to mind immediately!

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Digging Jacksonville: Artifacts 3

Horseshoes by Chelsea Rose, MA, RPA

Chelsea Rose is an historical archaeologist who specializes in the settlement and development of the American West. Chelsea and the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) conduct archaeology across Oregon and have done several projects in Jacksonville. You can reach Chelsea at [email protected] and follow SOULA on Facebook/Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology.

The horseshoe is one of the quintessential artifacts of the American West. Not surprisingly, horseshoes like the one pictured here have been found in excavations across Jacksonville. In honor of long time Jacksonville resident Lewis Applebakers 100th birthday this month, I wanted to take this opportunity to feature this important artifact, and the blacksmiths who made them.

Blacksmiths in the nineteenth century were an important part of every western town. The smithy, or the blacksmith shop, was where one could go for a number of services, including manufacturing and mending items associated with agriculture, transportation, and industry. Lewis dad, Joseph Applebaker, moved to Jacksonville from Wisconsin in the early 1900s, and set-up his blacksmith shop in an old gristmill he had moved down from south Third Street to its current location at Third and D Streets (the beautiful barn with the hex signs on the doors). Applebakers son recalled his father forge welding, shoeing horses, and building wagons and buggies, as he was not only a blacksmith he was also what they called a wheelwright. Lewis Applebaker helped his father in his blacksmith shop throughout the 1920s recalling:

I grew up as a kid in there. And Dad was shoeing horses and whatnot. There was a bench there and I set on that benchI dont know if my feet touched the ground or not. Dad would be weldingmaking a forge weld. He turned around to me and said, "Kid, I

want a snowball heat." You know, take it out and it was just sparkling. And blow harder, blow, blow, blow.

Blacksmithing continued to be an important service well into the twentieth century, although its function within communities would shift over time as blacksmithing served industrial more than individual needs. During the 1930s, Lewiss brother, Theron, made $4.50 a day as a blacksmith at the Opp Quartz Mine just outside of town. The Applebaker brothers continued to occupy their dads old blacksmith shop, working as both mechanics and metal fabricators throughout the twentieth century.

In the spring of 2010, the City of Jacksonville and the Oregon Department of Transportation hit a cluster of horseshoes while digging a hole to transplant a small tree during the installation of the sidewalks along the north side of C Street. This location proved to be the site of one of the towns earliest blacksmith shops, which was in operation roughly from 1853-1891. Over 100 horseshoes were pulled from the pit, along with a near-complete farriers tool kit. Lewis was able to help us identify many of these tools, as they would have been similar to those used by his father. When I asked Lewis what happened to his dads blacksmithing business, he told me:

Dad got old. Dad would go out in that shop and just putter around out there. The windows were broke out. It was cold, and he would bundle up, you knowhe was in love with that old shop. And then, times changedpeople would start driving cars. The horse and buggy days were over.

Jacksonville looking west from Courthouse Cupola ca 1892. SOHS 3492. Peter Britt Photograph Collection, Southern Oregon University Hannon Library Special Collections.

These artifacts from the old blacksmith shop on the corner of Fourth and C Street were part of a farrier's tool kit. From left: A. Rasp File (used to clean and level the hoof). B. File (also used to clean and level the hoof). C. Fork (used by a blacksmith for bending rods and bars). D. Buffer (used to cut off the cinched ends of the nails in order to remove the old shoe). E. Drawing Knives (used to clean and trim the hoof in preparation for the shoe).

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Tis the season of Christmas! (Yes, we can still call it that

despite all who would have it otherwise.) Christmas is upon us, as well as the end of another year, and its been a very busy year for this mayor!

As I wanted to do something special as my gift to the citizens of Jacksonville, I am offering you the opportunity for a personal tour of my pet project, the Jewel of Jacksonvillethe historic Courthouse. You've been hearing or reading about this historic building ever since the County GAVE our city this iconic jewel. It belongs to you... the citizens of Jacksonville.

And so my gift to you is a tour conducted by yours truly every Saturday morning during December between 10:00am and noonthe one exception being December 6th during the Victorian Christmas Parade, when I'll lead the tours every half hour on the hour from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.

What youll see and hear about is an empty building with substantial restoration, together with how each area will be used by the public and the City. The tour will cover the entire building and there will be floor plans provided for everyone to take home.

I hope you all come...I look forward to seeing you.

And now, as we approach the end of 2014, Id like to share the words of Scrooge's nephew, Fred, from the 1936 classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL:

I've always looked on Christmas as a good time... a kind, charitable, forgiving, pleasant time. It's the only time when people open their hearts freely. The only time when men and women seem to realize that all human beings are really members of the same family and, being members of the same family, they owe each other some warmth and solace.

Though it may seem naive, this is how I see the people who populate our little town, not only at Christmas, but all year.

We are a community resembling a family. Each of us comes forth daily espousing different opinions...different values... but with one dominant feeling... our love for where we live. Wherever you go, whomever you talk to, this is what you hear"we love Jacksonville." Rich or less rich, young or less young, we all share the same appreciation for this place we call home. We're a pretty big family... 2800+ of us, but we're also a very special family and its our love for this City that binds us together.

All of which leads me to say that, if I could, I would reach out and shake hands with each of you and personally wish you a Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years. And quoting myself in a previous column, May you share in this season: Loving kindness! A warm heart, and a stretched out hand of tolerance! All the shining gifts that make peace on earth.

Historic Courthouse Tours will be conducted by Mayor Paul Becker

every Saturday morning during December between

10:00am and noon.On December 6th, during the Victorian Christmas

Parade, tours will be every half hour on the

hour from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.

Contrasting opinions abound between those who live in Jacksonville and those who visit Jacksonville. Working on the front line for our city, I sometimes hear comments from property owners that both surprise and disappoint me. I recently heard a property owner refer to her historic structures as crappy old shacks, instead of the quaint and charming cabins that they are to tourists. This difference in opinion is, sadly, not uncommon. It reminds me of that old saying, You dont know what youve got til its gone; Individuals frequently dont realize the value of something until its too late. Without humble little cabins and fine Victorian-era homes, how are future generations supposed to realize how greatly times have changed, or that pioneers were real human beings who wanted their little piece of heaven right here in the hills of Jacksonville? As they say, The proof is in the pudding, and in this case, the pudding consists of our historic landmarks. Only through the combined efforts of local government and property owners can Jacksonville remain a window through time.

The historic buildings of this town are far from the thousands-of-years-old spectacles of Europe now, but they have been built to last and if allowed to stand, they will become as well-known and vital to human history. My British in-laws recently toured Jacksonville and were in awe of the stick-built homes and buildings still standing throughout the area. Every ten feet, the car came to a halt and pictures were taken of even the most modest of historic structures. That people from England, one of the most iconic and influential countries in the world, are truly impressed with examples of gold-rush era architecture, speaks to how that architecture scores globally. This area is rare, important and invaluable. If you werent already a believer, let this be your wake-up call. Take pride in our city and take care of your share of the citys history.

The first step towards being a steward of our history and our community is understanding what a National Historic Landmark District (NHLD) is. The National Register of Historic Places defines a historic district per U.S. federal law as: "A geographically-definable area, urban or rural, possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects

united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development. In addition, historic districts consist of contributing and non-contributing properties. Historic districts possess a concentration, linkage or continuity of objects, structures, buildings and sites usually thematically linked by architectural style or designer, date of development, distinctive urban plan, and/or historic associations."

National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) are designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior because they are:

Sites where events of national historical significance occurred;

Places where prominent persons lived or worked;

Icons of ideals that shaped the nation; Outstanding examples of design or

construction; Places characterizing a way of life; or Archeological sites able to yield

information.Every property within the Citys

Historic District Boundary must be surveyed and listed as either contributing to the District or non-contributing to the District. There are 688 buildings within our historic district, but only 24% of these structures have the required historic integrity to be considered contributing. If your property is contributing it means that your building or structure adds to the historical integrity or architectural qualities that make the historic district significant; and it is because of this that you will be subject to a review by the Historic Architectural Review Commission for any exterior changes to the structure. If your property is non-contributing it is because it has been altered substantially from its original form or it is newer construction.

The Planning Department is a key resource for property owners. To know if your property is listed as contributing to the Citys National Historic Landmark District, (NHLD) come and see us. If your property is contributing to the District, you are eligible for Jacksonvilles annual Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program, and you are also eligible for Oregons Special Assessment of Historic Properties program, which offers a 10-year "freeze" on assessed value for buildings that will be significantly but appropriately rehabilitated and maintained.

by Celeste Dyson, City of Jacksonville Planning Technician

In the November 4 General Election, Jacksonville voters chose 3 new City Councilors from a field of 5 contenders. The leading vote-getter was Ken Gregg with 914 votes, followed by Jim Lewis with 793 votes and Brad Bennington with 705 votes. Political newcomer Ted Trujillo finished 4th with 569 votes while former Mayor Clara Wendt received 554 votes. At the first city council meeting of the New Year on January 6, 2015, Gregg, Lewis and Bennington will be sworn-into office and seated on the council.

At its November 4, 2014 meeting, council approved a ground lease for the Jacksonville Community Center.

The Community Center Board is led by resident-volunteers Jenenna Whitewilson and Jerry Ferranato. The land lease approval paves the way for the group to continue raising funds for the construction of a new community center, to be housed on the same site as the existing Miller house. The Miller House is the current location of city offices, which may relocate to the historic Courthouse in the coming years. Speaking for the majority of the council, Councilor Criss Garcia backed the concept, saying the move was a defining moment for the city and a worthwhile investment in our future.


What Exactly is a Land Use Planner?by Sandy J. Brown, AICP

Oftentimes, when I tell someone I am a land use planner, they get a glazed over look as I try to explain what that means. Ive had people ask if I organize parties, supervise inventory, or organize peoples schedules. Although I like party planning, that doesnt really describe what a planner is at all.

A land use planner is also sometimes called a city or regional planner. Although some people think planners just tell people what they can or cannot do with their land, planners work to advocate the best use of a communitys land and resources for residential, commercial, educational, and recreational purposes based upon the communitys comprehensive plan, which lays out a communitys goals and policies regarding land use. Some planners work on broad, community-wide plans; others focus on specific issues.

Planners work with elected and appointed officials, such as mayors and planning commissioners, to lead the planning process with the goal of creating communities of lasting value. Planners help civic leaders, businesses, and citizens envision new possibilities and solutions to community problems.

Following are some typical duties of a land use planner:

Meet with public officials, developers, and the public regarding development plans and land use

Gather and analyze economic and environmental studies, censuses, and market research data

Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting land use

Review site plans submitted by developers

Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify needed changes

Recommend whether proposals should be approved or denied based on applicable regulations

Present projects to communities, planning officials, and commissions

Stay current on zoning or building codes, environmental regulations, and other legal issues

Governments use land-use planning to manage the development of land within their jurisdictions. In doing so, the government can plan for the needs of the community while safeguarding natural resources. Good planning helps create communities that offer better choices for where and how people live. Planning helps communities to envision their future. It helps them find the right balance of new development and essential services, environmental protection, and innovative change.

In addition to a formal educational background, professional planning certification is available by the American Planning Association, through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). AICP provides leadership in setting nationwide standards for the planning profession. To become certified, a planner must have a specified combination of relevant education and professional experience, pass an examination that tests skills and knowledge, and pay an annual fee. To maintain membership in the AICP, a certified planner must earn a specified number of continuing education credit hours that include courses in planning law and ethics every two years.

Very few real estate brokers are also land use planners, and even fewer have obtained professional AICP certification. Since land use is such an essential part of any real estate transaction, having a real estate professional proficient in land use issues can be hugely important to any successful transaction.

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This is the first of two articles about phishing and identity theft using the IRS. Phishing is a relatively new term that describes the practice of pretending to be someone else, like the IRS, to obtain money or personal information from a target. Taxpayers are now routinely subjected to phishing for information by criminals impersonating the IRS.

Most recently, criminals have started using phone calls to intimidate taxpayers. A taxpayer will receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS. One client, who received one of these calls, claimed that the person identified himself with a badge number and then was rude, demeaning and threatening. I imagine that the criminals think that the IRS would treat taxpayers that way. The caller said that a bench warrant had been issued for the taxpayer's husband for tax fraud. The taxpayer was frightened even though she knew it could not be true.

To combat this kind of criminal activity, it is important to have information. First, in the current situation of funding cuts and retirements at the IRS, a representative like myself, who has important business, will wait on hold up to an hour to speak to someone at the IRS. Who at the IRS would have time to call random taxpayers? Second, some people do get calls from IRS agents. Those people will know to expect calls because they have received many letters about a debt or issue and it is big, probably over $50,000. To be truthful, the IRS does not have the resources to call about smaller issues.

So, if you get a call from the "IRS" and you have filed your tax returns, paid your taxes and have no audit issues, then it is a criminal calling. Just hang up. Or if you want to waste their time and prevent them from harassing someone else for a few minutes, let them make their pitch I warn you that it will be unpleasant and frightening. Whatever you do, do not give any information to them.

The other phishing ploy that criminals use is the email scam which claims that there is an unclaimed refund for waiting for you. As I have said in this space before, the IRS will never send you an email. Again, the IRS will never, NEVER, N E V E R send an email to a taxpayer. If you get an email from the "IRS" (and they look very real) it is a fake and a scam. Delete it.

In all of the phishing schemes, the criminals play on greed or fear to get taxpayers to give them personal information or money. Don't be a victim. If you have no reason to hear from the IRS, hang up the telephone. If the IRS wants to contact you, you will get a letter from them. Some of those letters will be about identity theft. The next article will discuss that issue.

The fine print: This article is for information only. Please see your tax professional for questions about your individual tax situation.

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The current economic climate has been a contrast not unlike that described by Charles Dickens. The stock market indexes are near all-time highs, having climbed unabated from the 2009 lows with the S&P 500 up over 250%. Real estate prices have, for much of the country, recovered. Even bonds are at all-time highs, as the interest they pay is near all-time lows.

The measly interest earned from your fixed income investments is a nice segue into the other city that Dickens describes. Those living off of savings have been dealing with lower income for five years. Wages have not recovered, still $2100 (inflation adjusted) lower than 2009, on average. Unemployment has improved, but much of that improvement has been workers permanently exiting the workforce. Total non-farm payrolls just recently reached pre-recession levels, despite population growth of 16 million Americans since the previous high. Student loan debt is at all-time highs, while underemployment of college graduates hasnt recovered. Graduates are faced with an 8.5% unemployment rate, coupled with a 16.5% underemployment rate.

The contrast of Americas economic recovery presents an opportunity to embrace the Season, and use your investment portfolio to support those in-need. Todays investors are broadly faced with the welcome challenge of taxable gains on their investment portfolios. Investors older than 70 with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), are also required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to withdraw funds annually, whether desired or not. Both selling a stock with a gain and withdrawing a sum from your IRA are taxable events, but also may present a great opportunity for tax-efficient charitable giving. Stocks

can be given in-kind, meaning that the capital gain does not get realized when donated to a qualified non-profit. In this case, donors can often deduct the full market value of a security donated, while they do not pay the capital gains tax from the sale; a win-win for the donor and the charity. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from an IRA may be able to be donated directly as well, which could reduce your tax burden. A quick caveat; the RMD charitable contribution has not yet been approved by Congress for this year (in years past this approval has typically been made in December). Make sure to always talk with a Certified Public Accountant to ensure you are eligible and that the charitable donations are done correctly. Either of these options are, when applicable, a great way to for individuals who own equities to support those in need.

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December 2014/January 2015 Jacksonville Review