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Jacksonville photographer and Photoshop guru Ken Gregg created another stunning cover for us this month. Ken is a founding board member of the newly-formed Historic Jacksonville, Inc., whose mission is creating events that will breathe life back into our historic buildings. This modern-day image of the Beekman House with its ghost-like images of some of Jacksonvilles early pioneers celebrates the return of History Saturday at the Jacksonville Cemetery and Beekman House. Youll find a complete schedule on page 12.

Can you feel the buzz in the airthe energy as our micro-town emerges from its winter slumber? This month and all summer long, there are so many events and positive things happeningthanks to great people who are making a difference.

Starting in May, anyone interested in history is in for a treat as multiple seasonal events kick-off and new ones begin. Up in the cemetery, Dirk Siedlecki and his team will again bring Jacksonvilles pioneer history alive with their monthly History Saturday and grave marker cleaning programs.

And this year, in conjunction with History Saturday, Carolyn Kingsnorth of Jacksonville History, Inc. has created new Beekman House and Beekman Bank tours, bringing history and historic buildings back to life. Be sure to catch Behind the Counter, Victorian Architecture, and other Beekman House Living History tours.

On May 4, celebrate Jacksonvilles German Heritage at Maifest, held from 1-5 at Bigham Knoll. Later in the month, a few miles west in the Applegate Valley, the Spring UnCorked barrel tour is on May 18. With food, music and art, the tour is another must-attend event. Be sure to stop at Red Lily Vineyards where Jacksonvilles favorite artist, Cheryl Garcia, is holding a very special show. (See article on page 4.)

May 31-June 1, the Boosters Clubs Home, Garden & History Tour is a must-attend event, showcasing interesting homes, history and gardens. And speaking of gardens, the Garden Club presents its annual sale on May 9 & 10, just in time for Mothers Day.

When the Britt Music Festival kicks-off in early June, I suggest taking a stroll around the venue to marvel at

the amazing upgrades to the area. The Britt Pavilion now has a new gateway, parking, lighting, restrooms, pathways and other improvements. And, the Lower Britt Gardens project is equally impressivethe gardens have never looked better, having been restored to their original glory. In conjunction with Britt and the city, the Boosters Club has just completed the 5-year-long garden restoration project. With hundreds of new plants, walkways, lighting and more, the project was made possible due in large part to the tireless efforts of Boosters Club volunteers Rob Buerk and Steve Casaleggio, both of whom contributed hundreds of hours to make it a reality. The Review would like to thank them and many others, who deserve our thanks for a job well-done. Today, the Lower Britt Gardens is something else to be proud of in our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!

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During the May 18, 2014 Spring UnCorked barrel tour in the Applegate Valley, local metal artist Cheryl Garcia will be hosting another of her hugely-popular art shows at Red Lily Vineyards. The Review caught-up with Cheryl as she was in full production mode creating her enchanting metal art pieces for the show.

This will be my third year doing the UnCorked show at Red Lilyits called, Pulse, and is inspired by the return of springtime energy. I plan to have 36-40 small, medium and large pieces for sale ranging in price from $35-$3500, Cheryl says. In years past, all of her pieces have sold-out during UnCorked, a testament to having been recently named Best Local Artist by Southern Oregon Magazine.

The metal artist first met Red Lily Vineyard owners Les and Rachel Martin after Cheryls now-famous poppy sculptures were planted on the Quail Run Vineyard slopes on the outskirts of Jacksonville. While building Red Lily, they saw my poppies and asked me to create their Bolander Lily along with a 60-bottle metal wine tree both of which are permanent outdoor art attractions at the vineyard. At my first UnCorked show, I displayed my metal art in their tasting barn and have been back every year!

This Mays event will feature Cheryls art installed throughout the vast vineyard property. Its an amazing property and will take me about a month to set-up for the show. I plan to show small, medium and large-scale pieces and will have lots

of smaller grape leaf pieces, too. My wall hangings pieces are inspired by various bird images seen in natureall celebrating the return of spring.

Much of Cheryls work includes functional garden pieces, most with bird, animal, garden and water themes. She notes, Functional outdoor art is rareI so enjoy creating something from raw metal like a garden gate or weather vane and oeno-spheres from repurposed wine barrel hoopssomething that brings joy

to our everyday lives.The artist also takes

great pride in utilizing and repurposing raw materials such as steel reclaimed from Hurricane Katrina and 12-foot steel water pipes reclaimed from the Butte Falls water system. Watching Cheryl work with blow torch in-hand is awe-inspiring. I love working with serious raw materials like steel, aluminum, brass and bronzemy favorite of

course is steel since its the most flexible, which I like heating and bending to create my art. In her studio, Cheryl admits, its like 4th of July everyday with sparks flying everywhere! With temperatures reaching 2400 degrees, another favorite metal-working tool is her plasma cutter, enabling her to blow through steel like butter as well as delicately write and draw images on the metal.

Come meet the artist at Red Lily Vineyard and enjoy a full day of wine tasting at 19 other vineyards during this years Spring UnCorked Barrel Tour. Please see the ad for UnCorked on page 38 of this issue. Cheers!

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Its that time again!Every two years, the Jacksonville Boosters Club presents its popular Home, Garden & History Tour, inviting the public visit to some of Jacksonvilles most fascinating properties. For 2014, the Home Tour will unlock the doors to three unique modern homes and four well-loved historic properties.

The modern homes are: the Danko House (680 S. Oregon Street), with its signature turret reminiscent of the Victorian era and beautifully designed hillside gardens; the striking Maple House (660 S. Oregon Street), highlighted

by its delightful Storybook artists studio; and the Gracey House (430 Applegate Street, at S. Oregon), a very sophisticated remodel of an older home.

Step into the past at Old City Hall (corner of South Oregon and West Main Streets) and enjoy some insight into civic life in the 1880s, courtesy of hosts Mayor and Mrs. Becker. In the adjacent fire museum, some of Jacksonvilles finest firemen will talk about fighting blazes way back when. Plus you can spend time in the old calabooseJacksonvilles historic jailhouse!

Visit St. Josephs Rectory (corner of 4th and C Streets), home of Father Blanchet, hero of the smallpox epidemic and parish priest for 25 years; then continue on C Street to the historic Turner House (120 North 5th). Home of pioneer newsman William Turner, this significant property now boasts an elaborate back garden landscaped by new owner Leslie Vidal.

A few steps away on North 5th is the star of the history show: the Jacksonville Courthouse. Tidied-up by the City, see how it may have looked just after its 1884 completion. Docents will show the

original offices and upstairs, in the great courtroom, Judge and Mrs. Hanna will share stories about this fine old building. Complimentary light refreshments will be served there.

Tours will take place on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, from noon to 5:00pm, with tickets available at the Visitors Information Center, North Oregon and C Streets beginning May 9. Admission is $14.50, unchanged from the last tour in 2012. Proceeds support Boosters community programs and projects in Jacksonville.

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Jacksonville is unique in the United States as having one of the most intact and complete 19th-century commercial and residential groupings of buildings still remaining in the country.

The City of Jacksonvilles National Historic Landmark District was listed in 1966, as authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.

What exactly is historic preservation and why do we do it?

Its much more than saving old buildings! Historic preservation champions and protects places that tell the stories of our past.

It enhances our sense of community and brings us closer together. It saves the places we take our children to school, buy our groceries, and stop for coffeepreserving the stories of

ancient cultures found in landmarks and landscapes we visit protecting the memories of people, places, and events honored in our national monuments.

In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, the City of Jacksonville Planning Department is putting together some events to promote education about our historic district and ways in which we are actively preserving our buildings and unique sense of place. Below is a tentative list of events we have planned. Please check the City of Jacksonville website at jacksonvilleor.us in May for exact dates, times and locations.

Open House with Building Officials and Historic Preservation Officer Come ask questions about your historic property

Lecture with Southern Oregon University Archaeologist Chelsea Rose on recent city finds

Talk and slide show with HARC Chair Donna Bowen about the restoration of the John Bilger House

Open House/Tour of Jackson County Courthouse Grounds

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This year, the Jacksonville Garden Clubs 29th-Annual Spring Sale is on Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm near the Post Office on Oregon Street in downtown Jacksonville.

Get set for Mothers Day with beautiful bouquets created from fresh-cut local flowers, or a unique potted plant. Home-baked goodiescookies, brownies, pies, scones, and cakeswill also be featured, an easy way to have some delicious treats for the weekend.

Lovely handmade cards, made by Club members, will also be for sale. Over the past year, some members have been busy creating beautiful handmade papers, using dried flowers and plants to make one-of-a-kind designs that make great gifts. Come and see the results of their efforts!

Money raised from Garden Club activities provides scholarships at the Oregon Stewardship and at Rogue Community College. A recent scholarship winner from Rogue Community College Foundation says, This scholarship helped me pay for my books and

furthered my educational goals. Jacksonville Garden Club funds and volunteer energies also support local beautification projects at the Peter Britt Garden, Doc Griffin Park, and the Jacksonville Post Office.

For more information about the Spring Sale or Jacksonville Garden Club events, please contact President Jo Ann Miller at 541-858-8090.

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A Taste of Summer: Celebrate the beginning of Britt and summer in Jacksonville

The Fray / Barcelona / Oh Honey

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Leftover Salmon featuring Bill Payne of Little Feat / Eight Dollar Mountain

An Evening with Joan Baez

Amos Lee: Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song Tour / Special Guest TBA

An Evening with Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band / Special Guest TBA

Tori Amos: Unrepentant Geraldines Tour / Special Guest TBA

Tommy Emmanuel / Antsy McClain

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Galactic

Peter Framptons Guitar Circus with Buddy Guy

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Brian Regan / Special Guest TBA

Matisyahu / Ozomatli / Makua Rothman

The Beach Boys / Special Guest TBA

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Special Guest TBA

The Head and the Heart / Special Guest TBA

Rodney Carrington / Special Guest TBA

Jennifer Nettles / Brandy Clark

An Evening with The Avett Brothers

Creedence Clearwater Revisited / Special Guest TBA

Britt Orchestra / Opening Night

Britt Orchestra / Andrew von Oeyen

Britt Orchestra / Bla Fleck

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Its been an exciting month at Britt! We announced our 2014 lineup at

the beginning of April, and are enjoying a great response from the community. With a strong, diverse lineup including folk legend Joan Baez, indie darlings The Head and the Heart, New Orleans funk/rock bands Trombone Shorty and Galactic, singer-songwriter Tori Amos, comic Brian Regan, country superstar Jennifer Nettles, the blues/rock act Tedeschi Trucks Band and much more, we are certain theres a little something for everyone this summer. We hope to see all of you out for some wonderful nights on the Britt hill.

Tickets for all of our concerts are on sale to members now, and will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 16. If youre not already a member, its not too late to show your support of Britt, and take advantage of the benefits of the member presale. Call our office today at 541-779-0847 or go online to www.brittfest.org to learn more about membership.

Theres more to come this summer, too. Our new Performance Garden will provide an additional performance space, and were excited to offer some new, engaging events in that intimate venue. That series will include a variety of music and fun, participatory events.

We are still finalizing the schedule for the Performance Garden, and will have more to announce in May.

Before we get to the full season of concerts, well be celebrating the annual Taste of Summer on Saturday, June 7. Each year we partner with the Chamber of Commerce and the Jacksonville Oregon Business Association to put on this fun event that celebrates the

beginning of another great summer in Jacksonville. This years Taste of Summer will include a wine walk with approximately 20 local wineries, music on three different stages, a beer garden,

classic cars and much more. Music and the wine walk will go from 12:00-4:00pm; other events run throughout the day. Check the Britt website for full information as the event gets closer.

Following the Taste of Summer, well perform a ribbon-cutting ceremony

on the new Performance Garden, thanking the funders who have made that project possible, and officially open our new space. If you are interested in renting the new Performance Garden for a special event or wedding, please contact Mike Sturgill at [email protected].

Thanks to all of our friends and partners in Jacksonville for all of your support as we get the 2014 season up and running.


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The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann

The Britt: Keeping Up with the Joanss

By now youve seen it. Its been trumpeted in newsprint, on radio and TV, in coffeehouse conversation, on Twitter and Facebook.

And it should be. The Britt Festivals announcement of its 2014 lineup sets the stage for Jacksonvilles glorious warm weather entertainment celebration!

As we expected, the Britt staff has assembled a wonderfully eclectic collection of performers. Some of the artists names strike a chord and bring a smile. Some may already have inspired you to jot down their date on the calendar. And, we suspect, several may have raised quizzical looks and an audible Huh?

Lets take a peek (for more, go to www.brittfest.org).

Could Jacksonvilles summer possibly kick off without a visit from Michael Franti? Nope. This year, the definitive reggae/funk/rocker will start the afternoon with a live music yoga class for all ages at Bigham Knoll Field. Hell then dance back to the Britt for a high-energy evening concert with his band, Spearhead (June 24).

On July 5, Pink Martini, the little orchestra from Portland featuring dynamic vocals by China Forbes, makes a return visit to the Hill. (And, FYI: on August 15 as a part of the Classical Festival, sexy soprano and Pink Martini alum Storm Large will light up the night with sizzling Kurt Weill cabaret ballads.)

Its the first time here for Jennifer Nettles, country music singer extraordinaire, better known as vocalist for the group Sugarland. Trust usshes amazing. September 6.

In addition to sharing a beautiful name, the wonderful thing in common about Amos Lee (July 16) and Tori Amos (July 19) is that theyre both extremely personal singer/songwriters. Lees soulful pleas arise from a tradition of folk and blues; Toris piano-accompanied compositions are heartfelt, raw and confessional. Expect an intimate evening of emotion, lyric and melody from each.

Now, about those names some of us may not yet be familiar with, such as The Fray (June 16), Fitz and the Tantrums

(June 22) and The Head and the Heart (September 2)heres a commandment to live by: Just because no one has carded us at one of Jvilles liquid dispensaries in recent years doesnt mean we should close our minds to new performers. Got it? The same goes for the comedians booked for the Hill: Brian Regan, whose

humor, were told, is family friendly (August 23), and country comic Rodney Carrington, whose patter, were told, isnt (September 5).

Special Unfettered mention goes to amazing rockers The Tedeschi Trucks Band (reallydont miss these folks!) (July 18), and the two guys with the

fastest fingers in show business, guitarist Tommy Emmanuel (July 26) and ukuleleist (yes, thats a word) Jake Shimabukuro (June 26).

And now for our favorites:

When Joan Jett recorded I Love Rock N Roll, she emerged

as a brilliant straight-ahead rocker. Shes been a driving musical force ever since. Her fourteenth studio album includes the song Everybody Needs a Hero. Musically, Joan Jett is one of ours. (August 31).

Britts announcement that Joan Baez would appear in town was our happiest surprise. From her self-titled album in l960, to Woodstock, to The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, to her classic Diamonds and Rust, this folk legend has held our attention. Were excited! (June 28).

Weve often sighed, If only Lyle Lovett would bring his Large Band to the Britt. Finally! July 17 will be an evening of country swingwith touches of jazz, blues, gospel and the most beautiful voice thats come out of Texas in generations. Lovetts voice, like his band, isnt bigits large!

Thank you, Britt, for raising such a large tent this year!

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.

Business news can travel fast in a small town and at times can resemble a game of telephone, when at the end of the conversation the news is anything but the truth! Many of you have asked about Kay Faughts business, Blue Door Garden Store, supposedly going out of business. The real story is that Kay is doing her best to redirect this rumor and assure everyone that she is NOT going out of business! Her well-established business is currently for sale, but shes still at it selling garden goodies and has the store stocked full of products. Kay decided to sell the business when a great early retirement option presented itself to her husband, Kevin... a bittersweet decision for her. Kay says shes very excited about the new adventures awaiting her and Kevin and looks forward to finding a buyer for the business she loves. If you happen to

know someone interested in buying a fantastic local garden products shop, give Kay a call at Blue Door Garden Store at 541-899-3242.

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The lovely emerald, the symbol of love, rebirth and eternal youth takes center-stage in May at Crater Rock Museum. This lovely gem was sold in Babylon markets as early as 4000 BC, and was a favorite of Cleopatra, who ruled Egypt from 47 BC to 30 BC. Celebrate Mothers Day weekend on Saturday, May 10 and learn everything you ever wanted to know about emeralds and other birthstones! For kids of all ages, our Rock Yard will be open, offering rock hounds

the chance to find petrified wood, agates, jasper, obsidian, and many other great rocksall for just 25 cents per pound. Although classes at CRM are geared to elementary school-aged children, all ages are welcome. Admission for children is FREE, Adults $5, Seniors $3. Crater Rock Museum is located at 2002 Scenic Avenue, Central Point. For more information, contact Philip Roberts at 541-414-9514, Pam Sasseen at 541-608-8091, or Crater Rock Museum at 541-664-6081.

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When I was in high school, it was a huge occasion to travel 120 miles to see Louis Armstrong and Elvis Presley in live performances. Today, I so appreciate that I can walk two blocks from my home and attend outstanding concerts all summer at an outdoor music venue in this tiny, historic town! Have we all stopped off in Brigadoon?

The first evening I spent at the Britt Music Festival in Jacksonville was for its 25th- anniversary celebration in 1988. Steve and I were living in Bend and were already logging reasons to move to Jacksonville. The show we saw was called, Cotton Patch Gospel. It was much like an episode of Duck Dynasty, adding a stage full of music and dancing. There was so much fun and vibrating music on that hillside! The crowd was enchanted and we knew we wanted to live here.

As soon as we moved to Jacksonville in 1996, we began to plan what programs wed take in that summer season. One that stood out was composed of African Women, singing. It was a hypnotic performance with many rhythms and harmonies that were unlike any Id ever heard. I was afraid to clap for fear it would break the mesmeric mood. Does someone remember the name of the group? In the summer of 1997, John Denver was singing his heart out, giving us a Jacksonville High, that sent everyone home humming!

Through the years theres been so much diversity in the programs. I loved the easy-listening performance and chuckles from Ray Charles in 2002, Garrison Keillors live Prairie Home Companion, and having my heartstrings stirred deeply as k.d. Lang sang, Hallelujah in 2006. Harry Connick Jr. was a delight as he hopped around the stage singing and playing with a leg brace after injuring himself jogging up the Britt hill earlier in the day. My very favorite performance so far is Diana Krall, in her sparkly red high, high heels, sitting at the piano and sliding between jazz and country music. I had just finished a painting that day of two cowboys with the lyrics to Dont Fence

Me In as the background. Looking-out through the pines that evening, Diana closed with that same song. I floated home and still get goose bumps thinking

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the heart and soul that began it all is the gathering of classical musiciansOrchestra Season with music that fills the air with every emotion and carries us along every August for

three weekends. Through the years, we have experienced, learned and appreciated more and more classical music. Starting with Family Night with kids and grandkids, we added other programs and enjoyed each one, be it an electrifying performance featuring a guest artist such as Chris Botti or Andre Watts. This year I want to see Time for Three again, and Jake Shimabukuro, wizard of ukeleleplaying on my birthday! The total outdoors experience that begins with a sunlit picnic is never to be forgotten and can be enhanced by lying back and looking up to the stars.

This is a community affair; we all made it through the choosing of a new conductor together and will be welcoming Teddy Abrams as our own. Many people throughout the community offer home stays to performers, forming valued long-term relationships; and many others volunteer in a multitude of ways. Each summer, the Britt Institute offers young musicians a chance to study and perform with top professional musicians and instructors in one and two-week intensive camps. My granddaughter came for two summers and the time on the hill changed her life. This year, well have a new venue to gather for the invaluable pre-concert talks: the new Performance Garden.

Whether we spread our blanket out on the lawn or treat ourselves to seats, we enjoy meeting people and finding-out where they come from. During intermission, we greet friends and neighbors in line for a classic fudge sundae. And, at the end of each concert, we are content with an evening well- spent, an evening of music, an evening on the Britt Hill.

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History Saturday, May 10, 10:00am-11:30am: Our first program of the year is, "A Parents Lament," focusing on some of the children buried in the Jacksonville Cemetery. Presented by Bill and Debbie Miller, it will cover various epidemics, early childhood diseases, illnesses and accidents that took the lives of many pioneer children. Attendees will find ample parking within the cemetery grounds and should meet at the top of the Cemetery Road, near the Sexton's Tool House. No advance reservations are required and there is no charge for the tour, but donations are always appreciated. Plan on joining us on the second Saturday of every month, May through September, for a new topic!

Cemetery Clean-up, May 17, 8:00am-12 noon: Please join the Jacksonville Boosters Club, Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges, and other volunteers for our Spring Clean-up of the Cemetery grounds. Bring gloves, gas-operated lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, rakes and pruning shears and remember eye and ear protection, as well. Volunteers under 18 must have written approval from a

parent or guardian by signing a Volunteer Info Form, available at Jacksonville City Hall or by calling 541-899-1231 x312. Volunteers will enjoy freshly-brewed coffee and morning refreshments and

our sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Memorial Day Meet and Greet, May 25 & 26, 11:00am-3:00pm: Volunteers with the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery will place flags at

the graves of all Veterans resting in the cemetery on Saturday, May 24. On Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, volunteers will be in the cemetery to greet families and friends to assist in locating their loved ones grave sites. Volunteers will also be available to answer questions about the Jacksonville Cemetery and the FOJHC organization. Since the month of May is also Preservation Month, cemetery restoration and preservation projects will be featured, including the recent restoration of the Jacob Ish Block.

Please visit our website at friendsjvillecemetery.org for additional details on these and other cemetery events and activities.

Christmas trees? Santa Claus? Hamburgers? Hot dogs? Beethoven, Bach and Brahams? Great beers? Ever thought about how the native German culture has contributed to and influenced many American traditions?

Here in Jacksonville, immigrants played an important role in establishing our town. We grew from camps, to a village and finally to a town with commerce and sustainability. Who were these early Pioneers? Many were German-speakers. The most famous of course is Peter Britt, who first came for gold, and then found gold in fertile farm land and planted the regions first vineyard and in commerce by building a successful photography business. And there were many others including Cornelius C. Beekman, who established the regions first bank, exchanging gold nuggets for US dollars. During our inaugural

German Heritage Week, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the great contributions that these early founders made to our city.

The Chamber of Commerce and the Jacksonville Heritage Society are excited to be developing programs to showcase these early contributions. Events will be held throughout the week throughout the city and will culminate with an Oktoberfest celebration Friday-Sunday at Bigham Knoll.

Educators, neighbors, history-lovers, merchants, please join with us as we develop plans for our first-ever German Heritage Festival. Please send us your thoughts to: Tim Balfour, President of the Chamber of Commerce [email protected] 541-601-3416 or Brooke Ashland, Jacksonville Heritage Society, [email protected], 541-899-9665.

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The session is designed for anyone involved with the wine industry, especially those focusing on direct-to-consumer sales. The workshop leader is Jean Yates, president of Oregon Wine Marketing. Based in the Willamette Valley, the company helps clients grow direct sales, find and retain loyal customers, and build their brands.

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Well-known vineyard manager and winemaker Herb Quady and his business partner Brian Gruber have ventured into the wine business in a big way. The two have started Barrel 42, a wine production facility. At this time, Barrel 42 has plans to make wine for at least four clients, utilizing more than 100 tons of locally-sourced wine grapes. The new crush pad/winery production/storage facility is taking shape with new electrical, drainage, storage and production systems inside two vintage warehouses at the SOS Pear Station at Stewart Avenue/Highway 99 in Medford. The buildings, once the epicenter of the

local pear industry are undergoing major upgrades to accommodate all aspects of the winemaking business from crushing to bottling. Quady, who also owns Quady North Tasting Room on California Street in Jacksonville, was the longtime winemaker and GM for Troon Vineyard until he and Gruber joined forces in March. Joining the team is Dawn Roelke, who will oversee daily management and business operations. Within the next months, Barrel 42 will be capable of handling & crushing 150 tons of grapes, equating to 9,000+ cases of wine. Look for more on this story in coming issues.

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Focus on Hanley Farmby Dr. Kerri Hecox, Hanley Farm Volunteer

Childrens Heritage Fair returns to Hanley for the fourth year this May 29-31! The Childrens Heritage Fair (CHF) is getting better each year under the direction of Emma Abbey, the Southern Oregon Historical Societys (SOHS) young education coordinator. This year will feature hands-on learning about livestock and gardening, in addition to old favorites such as butter-churning and candle-making.

May 29-30, Thursday-Friday, will be reserved for fourth grade classes from all over Jackson County to tie in with the Oregon history curriculum taught during that grade. As many people recall, in years past, SOHS had an extensive CHF held in Jacksonville with class field trips going to the Courthouse (then museum), the Cemetery, and the Beekman House for children to explore various aspects of our areas past. Although the loss of public funding for SOHS has caused the CHF to be scaled back tremendously, the event is still an invaluable source of learning (and fun!) for young children about the uniqueness of Oregons history.

The public day of the CHF is Saturday, May 31, and will run from 11:00am-

4:00pm, so be sure to mark it on your calendar to bring your children or grandchildren. The day is a great event for all agesand in addition to activities like tin punching, felting, and cow milkingthere will be live old-time fiddlers and down-home farm food for sale. The flowers in the Hanleys lovely gardens will all be blooming as well, perfect for parents to stroll through while the kids feed the chickens and pet the goats.

If you cant wait for the CHF, then come to Hanley a little earlier, May 10-11, for the Garden Fair happening Mothers Day Weekend. This event will run both Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm, and is a perfect place to take Mom for a truly special day. There will be heritage plant starts and fresh flowers to take home, in addition to tours of the house and gardens and picnic lunches for sale. If youre looking for something lovely for Mom, or just for the perfect heritage plant for your landscape, this is a must do event!

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As late as 1851, the Rogue Valley was still very much the realm of Indians, writes Stephen Dow Beckham in Requiem for a People: The Rogue Indians and the Frontiersmen. Settlements were limited to a few hardy outposts.

Judge L.L.C. Duncan, who established a farm on Bear Creek in the fall of 1851, noted the presence of two Rogue River ferry operators, Perkins and Evans, who were taking advantage of the growing number of mule packers hauling freight from points north to the gold fields in California. Asa Skinner, the Indian Agent, had a small log cabin at the base of Lower Table Rock. N.T. Dean had a place at Willow Springs, and there was a settler named Bills, who was later driven off for consorting with the Indians. A.G. Walling, in his History of Southern Oregon, reported some 27 residents in the area as of December 1851.

However, when James Clugage publicized the Rich Gulch gold discovery that winter, that number rapidly changed. (See February Jacksonville Review, The Fathers of Jacksonville.)

As word of the strike at Rich Gulch spread, an eruption of miners flocked to the Rogue Valley from throughout the northwest, searching the streambeds and gulches for gold. According to Walling, by "late February 1852 every foot of the gulch was staked out and claimed and by March the surrounding hills and gulches were, in spite of the evident hostility of the Indians, filled with the rapidly swelling population." Within a few months, over 3,000 miners were claiming and excavating every creek bed in the region, and the hillsides were dotted with the tents and camps of prospectors seeking gold!

The merchants and purveyors of supplies and services arrived close on their heels. By February of 1852, Appler and Kenney had moved up from Yreka and opened a trading post, the areas first house of commerce. It was by no means a bazaar. Their stock consisted of a few tools, a little "tom iron"perforated sheet metal used to make rockers and long toms for miningrough clothing and boots, some "blackstrap" tobacco, and a liberal supply of whiskey, the solace of the miner in heat and cold, in prosperity or in adversity.

Other traders followed, bringing supplies of every kind, pitching their tents on any available ground, and finding plenty of customers flush with treasure from their diggings.

W.W. Fowler constructed the communitys first building near the head of Main, the only street in the embryo city. It was a canvas topped log house, probably

a store or saloon. Mining camps tended to last only as long as the promise of gold so its unlikely Fowler would have invested that kind of money in a place to live.

By March, other principal places of business were the round tent of Miller & Wills opposite Fowlers log building, and one large square blue tent east of V. Schutz brewery.

Kinney and Appler had apparently built a clapboard house on northeast corner of Oregon and California streets which Henry Kippel (see March Jacksonville Review, Pioneer, Soldier, Citizen) called the most pretentious house in town.

Per his description, It was built of shakes; the studding, plates and rafters were improvised out of fir poles; there were no sills to the house; the posts or studding were stuck in the ground; window openings were covered with canvas; and doors were made out of fir poles covered with shakes. Klippel could safely say that not a sawed stick of timber of any description was used in the building.

However, timber was abundant, so lumber was soon "whipsawed" in the gulches at the rate of $250 per thousand board feet, or purchased in small quantities from an enterprising settler who brought a small sawmill in the valley. Clapboard houses, with real sawed doors and window frames, began to rise among the tents. By the end of summer, the town had assumed an air of solidity.

A marked change also took place in the social structure. Gamblers, courtesans, and con men of every kind flocked to the new El Dorado. Saloons multiplied36 at one count.

Klippel again describes the scene. Sunday, as now, was considered a day of rest! Miners would as a rule go to town and have a good time, see the sights, and "buck the tiger*." The chief place of amusement was Wills & Miller's round tent; here gambling was wide open and in full sway, monte being the principal game dealt. It was easily understood and patronized by seventy-five percent of the population; I presume, on the supposed theory, that to bust the game would keep down its evil influences.

The Indians were frequent visitors to the town and they were fond of taking the chances. On one occasion war chief Sam

Pioneer Profiles: Table Rock City, 1852 Mining Camp

In the mid-1800s, the promise of gold and free land lured fortune seekers and settlers to the newly-formed Oregon Territory. They were soon followed by merchants who amassed their own wealth, selling supplies to the miners and farmers. This on-going series shares the stories of these pioneers and their times.

by Carolyn Kingsnorth

Profiles - Cont'd. on Pg. 25


Jacksonville Fire Department 2014 Community Class ScheduleThursday, May 15When to Go, When To StayClasses are held at the fire station on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm (except during fire season). For more information, please call 541-899-7246.

A Few Minutes with the Mayor by Paul Becker

CITY OFFICEMonday - Friday8:30am - 4:00pm

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CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 6, 6:00pm (OCH) PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, May 14, 6:00pm (OCH)CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, May 20, 6:00pm (OCH)HARC HEARING OFFICER: Wednesday, May 21, 10:00am (OCH) HARC: Wednesday, May 28, 6pm (OCH)

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Tony's Dam Column #3: Closer to a Breach!by Tony Hess

This is the third in a series of articles following the process to breach the Jacksonville dam and reservoir in order to comply with state and federal regulations. The articles will continue through the construction phase.

On Growing Older

Did you ever stop to think that growing old

is big business in this country? What would happen to the drug or the medical industries if we all stayed young and healthy? No wheelchairs no walkers fewer doctors fewer nurses fewer hospitals. Just imagine the unemployment statistics! By growing old we are actually helping our countrys economy. Why its almost patriotic! I should think of it that way when waking up in the morning with my bodys aches and pains. Somehow that thought escapes me when looking at myself in the bathroom mirror. It never was a pretty sight but growing older doesnt help.

Havent we always been a country that worships youth? If you subscribe to the message of Madison Avenue ad men, age is something that must be hidden. No measure is too extreme in this pursuit of youth. Romeo and Juliet may have been about sixteen, but buying this or that product will make you look just as young as them. Perhaps but just the thought of leaping balconies at my age and falling into the rosebushes while wooing the fair maiden well, now, that could quench romantic ardor.

One problem with aging is how it sneaks up on you. There is a marvelous sequence in the Ginger Rogers film Bachelor Mother where Charles Coburn playing father to David Niven expresses his concern over his sons fast life and late hours. Standing-up at his desk so that we can see his full portly figure, he says, I

was young once, like you. Lived like you! Looked like you! Then suddenly overnight I looked like this! The scene ends with him looking at himself in a mirror.

It is said that love is blind. Robert Browning is certainly proof of that. He obviously never visited a chiropractor for any age-related shoulder problems, or he never would have written Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be. Nowhere in his vision is that early morning routine between an older couple where they share their breakfast along with fish oil, walnut oil, flax oil, borage oil, vitamins C, D, E & B, Complex, iron, glucosamine. There are so many of these you need a check list in the morning just to know what youve taken before you get up from the breakfast table and go lie down on the sofa for your morning nap.

I realize that within each generation the young, to quote Oscar Wilde, think they know everything while the middle-aged are suspicious of everything. But I wish theyd stop changing the rules all the time. One day I should eat eggs. Then the rule comes down, stop eating eggseggs are bad for me. Then comes another ruleonce again, eat eggseggs are good for me. Is this a fair way to treat an older person? Dont they know You cant teach an old dog new tricks?

I decided a long time ago to stop worrying about age and thats my advice to you. So, next time you look in the mirror and you think Gosh, I really am showing my age, remember Bob Hope who said, You know youre getting older when the candles cost more than the cake!

May Movie Night a Double Feature Presenting Brother Detectives

Movie night at Old City Hall is a DOUBLE FEATURE presentation with two outstanding films representing the detective genre. On top of that, the two actors playing detectives were brothers in real life. Each was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and moved to England at a young age. Each spoke impeccable English, better than most actors today.

The first film is THE SAINT, starring George Sanders who many regard as the absolute best saint ever on film. If you grew up with Roger Moore dont miss George.

The second film is THE FALCON IN MEXICO, starring Tom Conway. Conway is sophisticated, smooth, unruffled, and definitely attractive to the ladies. This film

has a lot of footage shot by Orson Welles, lifting it above the usual B movie.

The doors at Old City Hall open at 6:30pm on Friday, May 16th. Our two detectives begin their detecting at 7:00pm.

The engineers and the city are in all-out mode to get through the complicated process that leads to the most important step in breaching the dam compiling the efforts of several engineers and other specialists into the Joint Fill and Removal Permit application. In early April, a first draft of the permit was compiled for review and commentary by all engineers and the city. Another major hurdle has been overcome as the state has ruled that wetlands on-site are not jurisdictional and no wetland delineation or mitigation plans are required. That is a big hurdle to have overcome! At the time this issue of the Review is published, the city and engineering team are on the 50-yard line, starting to move the sediments and tear down part of the dam. In the past few weeks, the Cultural Resources Report is being completed as part of the Joint Permit Application. The Archeology Survey Study will be partially done ahead of the construction time period, and then completed during construction when some of the original ground is uncovered for examination. A very important phase is also close to completion, the Preliminary Dam Breaching and Channel Reconstruction Design. Its elements are:

An approach to de-water the site and do the clearing and grubbing phase of the work, and a de-watering plan for upstream and the pool.

Input from Excavation Contractors as to approach and costs for removing the sediment, reconstruction of the channel, and most cost-effective way to move and stabilize the sediments.

Input from the River Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer as to the best designs for slope stability,

de-watering, compaction, sediment storage, and erosion control.

Developing preliminary costs for the construction phase.

The project will be completed as mandated by state and federal agencies. It will be expensive to the city and its residents, but those involved are committed to a design and process that minimizes costs. The city has a work force and equipment that can do the tree-clearing and grubbing of the reservoir, assisted by Community Justice crews. This is a big savings over hiring a contractor to do the work. Rather than buying 900 feet of pipe for the creek bypass pipeline, a search is on for some used pipe to be rented for the duration of the project. To sum it up for this installment, great effort is being put forth by a group of dedicated people to bring the project to completion at a minimum cost, and in a professional and environmentally-friendly manner.

George Sanders Tom Conway

PLANNING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC FORUM (OCH): MONDAY, MAY 19,12:00-1:30PM OR WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 6:00-7:30PM. See article on page 14.


The City of Jacksonville recently had a new 20-year Water Master Plan written, addressing planning and updating the water infrastructure throughout the city as required by the State of Oregon. Jacksonville purchases its water from the Medford Water Commission and the city owns and maintains a water distribution system that includes 4 storage reservoirs, 3 pump stations and over 29 miles of piping.

The master plan includes a financial analysis and rate study of projected revenue the city will need to support operations and improvement plans as well as providing the requisite debt service coverage for the lending institutions. The city wants to be proactive with their water fund and make sure it can meet all necessary requirements. In general, it was found that the current rates do not provide adequate funding to maintain a healthy and consistent balance in the water fund.

The water base rate charged to our customers has not increased

in over 20 years. The city has a goal to set aside enough money to meet funding requirements for these capital improvement projects (CIP) and it is planned to increase the base rates charged by $10 to $15 this coming year. All projects in the CIP are important and none are considered as optional. Even with this increase, our water rates are well below the States average water billing rates.

The highest priorities in the CIP, costing about $1.2 million, include upgrades in two pump stations including emergency power, and much-needed water line replacements in several neighborhoods. Future, less urgent projects, costing about $4.8 million, include a new 750,000 gallon reservoir and several areas where new water lines are needed. The city cannot undertake all projects simultaneously and not all projects are as critical as the next. With the State approved Water Master Plan, the city can address the needs of our water systems operation now and for the future and is taking steps to provide for those needs.

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Council formally accepted a Certified Local Government matching grant for $9,540 to replace the roof on the Jackson County Jail building (now Art Presence Center) as well as repairs to the Beekman House.

On recommendation from the Transient Lodging Committee, Council approved allocation of $17,000 in bed tax grants to Britt Festivals Taste of Summer event ($6000), Chamber of Commerce/Travel Southern Oregon marketing program ($2550), Chamber of Commerce LED holiday lighting project ($5577) and Jacksonville Oregon Business Association 2014 Summer Promotional program ($2225).

After being challenged by Councilor Jocie Wall on the matter, Council re-affirmed its intent to move City offices to the Historic Courthouse by a 6-1 vote. For the second time in as many meetings, the council overwhelmingly approved the concept, including moving ahead with schematic drawings for electrical, plumbing and seismic upgrades and/or improvements. The councilor has challenged the mayor and council many times on the matter, arguing that the city is moving ahead too quickly for her comfort level and that more study on the matter is needed.

Mayor Becker led a spirited discussion on his expectations on Council Protocol and how councilors serving the city may or may not interact with the news media and on proper conduct when making public records requests and the proper use/abuse of staff time.

City Council, April 15: After an hour of lively discussion on the topic of medical marijuana dispensaries, the Council unanimously approved the following motion on the matter. Approve the draft Ordinance 2014-002 as presented for ban of dispensaries including citation of most recent case discussed here. This

includes the changing the title to read AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN CITY LIMITS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; removing sections F and G from Article 1; removing Article 2 in its entirety, and renumbering the document.

With the full council seated and city attorney Kurt Knudsen present, the matter of what to do about medical marijuana dispensaries was the only item on the agenda. In their information package, the council had been presented

with two draft ordinance options to choose from: impose a

moratorium on dispensaries through May, 2015 or enact an

outright ban with no time limit. Based on recent case

law as well as on advice from the League of Oregon Cities

and the City Attorney, Council ultimately voted for the ban

option. Jacksonville joins all cities in Jackson County except for Ashland in either enacting a moratorium or ban. Under a statewide statute, all cities were required to make a decision on the matter by May 1.

On a related matter, the council also weighed-in on a portion of the draft, namely section #2 that would regulate the growing of medical marijuana outdoors. Presently, state law gives medical marijuana card holders the right to grow a limited number of plants indoors and for certain caregivers to do so for patients. After much debate, Council decided to drop all language from the draft ordinance regulating outdoor grows, choosing instead to let Jacksonvilles Municipal Code govern the issue. It was noted that in almost all complaints against outdoor grows, odor and light pollution are the named nuisances. In May or June, the council will again take up the issue of where medical marijuana may or may not be grown. For now at least, the debate over permitting medical marijuana dispensaries in Jacksonville has been settled.

The public is invited to one of two public forums with members of the Planning Department, members of the Citizens Advisory Committee, the Planning Commission and the Historic Commission to discuss upcoming code revision changes. We welcome your input on changes you would like to see.

Are there applications that should be easier, simpler or quicker? Are there

approvals that should be more difficult to obtain? Are there certain things in the code right now that are not allowed (such as sandwich boards) that should be allowed? Your input is important is this process. Please plan on attending one of the meetings at Old City Hall at 205 W. Main Street in Jacksonville on Monday, May 19th, 12:00pm-1:30pm or Wednesday, May 21, 6:00pm-7:30 pm.

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Meet Your Farmer Tasty Flavors Farmby Linda Davis

Come visit your friendly neighborhood farmer! Jerry Johnson and Sheila Lee are Rogue Valley natives, having lived here all of their lives. Jerry has been a gardener since he was 10-years-old and says his grandfather provided the original inspiration to garden. Jerry has also worked in the mills most of his life. However, he always had a garden, enjoying the fruits of his labors and being able to give away extra produce to his neighbors. He currently works full-time at Tasty Flavors Farm; Sheila has a full-time job at Oregon State University and works on the farm at night and on weekends.

In November, 2011, Jerry and Sheila moved to the North Ross Lane location. There was nothing in the backyard but dirt and tall weeds. The .60 acre lot had not been worked for over 30 years. Now, the farm has a new high tunnel which is 30 feet wide, 72 feet long and 18 feet tall, a small greenhouse and a propagation house. The high tunnel will allow the farm to grow vegetables year-round. The property also has many outdoor beds with vegetables, herbs and flowers. Beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and praying mantisand diatomaceous earth, and Neem oilkeep pests at bay. Quality manure from local alpacas enhances the rich soil used to grow vegetables, fruit and flowers.

Jerry and Sheila grow collards, spinach, radishes, lettuce, mustard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, cheddar

cheese cauliflower, several varieties of spinach and kale, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, many types of onions, 3 types of raspberries, strawberries,

fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, chives, sage, cilantro) and much more. They also grow flowers including zinnias and sunflowers. In addition, many hens provide delicious, fresh farm eggs.

Tasty Flavors Farm has a 2014 CSA with 3 options: Bountyfor a family of 3-4; A Bushelfor 2-3 people; and A Peckfor 1 person. The CSA runs approximately May 25-October 20, 2014. Applications are available now. Pick-up for the CSA is at Tasty Flavors Farm Stand on Saturday between 1:00pm and 5:00 pm, but other arrangements can be made for pick-up.

The farm will hold their 3rd-annual plant sale offering plant

starts and beautiful hanging flower baskets, tentatively set for May 10-11. Check their Facebook page (Tasty Flavors Farm) for more details. They have a farm stand open throughout the spring/summer/fall offering produce, farm-fresh eggs and flowers and also offer red wigglers for $20/pound and compost tea concentrate by the gallon to feed your garden. Visit them at 997 N. Ross Lane, Medford or call 541-951-9125.

On May 20th, Oregon citizens have a chance to change the world. Okay, that may be a bit of exaggeration, but we can never really know what one small act can mean to future generations.

Since last May I have been involved in a

campaign to save our local Extension service, the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, just outside Jacksonville on Hanley Road. Ive learned a lot that I did not know about Extension. Ive also learned a lot about our political process.

Most disappointing was to learn that, in most primary elections in Jackson County only 37 percent of eligible voters actually submit a ballot. While Jacksonville voters do perform at a higher level, its still less than half. Given the history of our United

States, it amazes me that so many people could ignore the very foundation of our country. As a Vietnam veteran who has voted in every election since I was 18 years old, this actually offends me.

Even worse is hearing people say, I dont vote because it doesnt make a difference. Or, jokingly, it just encourages them. Yet these same people are not shy about saying how things should be done and what they think of our government.

So, please, mark your ballot for the May 20th primary and make sure you turn it in. Of course I want you to vote Yes on Measure 15-121, the Jackson County 4-H, Master Gardener and Agricultural Service District. Losing the Extension would indeed change the world for Jackson County. But most important, please vote. Lets show Jackson County that Jacksonville citizens value their democracy. Thank you.

Jack Duggan lives in the Applegate and is a Land Steward volunteer with the Extension. He can be reached at [email protected].

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The Weed Wrangler by Bob Budesa

Bob Budesa moved to Jacksonville from Alturas California in 1989, retired from BLM after 38 years where he oversaw the noxious weed program with Medford District BLM (850,000 acres), worked in the Wild Horse Program in the 1970s, and has been a member of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association since 2009. Bob is still involved with noxious weed education and awareness, primarily through the Jackson Coordinated Weed Management Area he helped start several years ago.

Puncturevine is a tap-rooted annual, with small, 5-petaled yellow flowers, and small, hairy opposite leaves. Its tendrils can reach 10 in length! It produces thorny seeds, which when mature will split into smaller segments. The thorns dry to iron hardness, and can be transported in tires, feet, shoes, etc.

Learn to recognize this plant earlyThis plant starts producing seeds almost immediately after germination! Recognizing it and killing it before seed production is crucial in gaining control. The mid-vein on the seedling leaves is a clear indicator that youre dealing with the right villain, and this size is just the right time to get ahead of the seed production curve.

Use the right tool at the right timeAt seedling stage, this plant can be easily controlled by cutting the taproot, spraying, burning, even pouring boiling water on it! Once it starts producing seeds, those methods no longer apply. The only method for true control in seed-production stage is to sever the taproot, and bag the plant. Complete removal is the only way to control the plant once seeds are produced, and Ive seen plants as small as silver dollars producing seed!

If the plants youre dealing with have produced seed, for Petes sake, dont drive there!If and when its safe,

get the propane burner out and scorch the area. Even if you dont kill the seeds, youll burn off the spines, thereby removing its method of transportation.

Try this sitehttp://oregon.gov/ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/index.shtml. Its important to utilize all the tools at our disposal. If youre a more tactile person, a book Ive

found quite useful (great pictures) is Weeds of the West.

The city and county have many priorities, so dont be mistaken into thinking that road frontage that abuts your property will be taken care of by someone else! Remember, your property will suffer from lack of weed control along roads adjacent to your property, and your property will lose value, so take charge! The city and

county appreciate your help. Also remember, if you use herbicides, read and follow the label explicitly.

Questionsplease contacte me at 541-326-2549 or [email protected].

Keep a sharp eye out!

Most of us in Jacksonville love having a thick, lush and beautiful lawn! This is a great time of year

for planning, preparing and implementing turf care. Here are a few spring tips that will make your grass healthy, green and lush.

Most of us are familiar with natural fertilizers and the need to conserve water. This is a great time of year to check your irrigation system and consider changing-out sprinkler heads for more water efficient onesit can cut your water usage by as much as a third and provide superior coverage.

The style and type of sprinkler head is probably the greatest factor in the amount of coverage and control you have in irrigating turf areas. The most common type of pop-up sprinkler is the spray head, which usually applies way too much water in a short amount of time. The turf and soil usually cant take in this much water and there is a lot of run off. If you have this style of pop-up in your yard, its best to give your turf a short watering time a few times a day, ranging from 4 to 8 minutes at a time.

My best suggestion is to change to another style of head and get better coverage and use an average of 1/3 less water use.

Hunter Industries makes an irrigation head for pop-up style sprinklers called MP rotators. I like these for several reasons: They use less water, have superior coverage, are user-friendly, adjust easily and use on average 1/3 less water than traditional spray heads. They cost a little more but are worth the investment.

Water your grass early in the morning and if you change to twice a day during the hottest part of the summer, water late in the afternoon as your second watering time. Watering too late in the day is not as healthy for your turf.

If you have a drip zone, its a good idea to open up the end of the drip run, turn on the valve and run the

zone for 10 to 15 seconds to clean out sediment that may have gotten into the line over the winter. This will help prevent clogged emitters and misters.

If you dont have an automated in-ground sprinkler system, think about using a hose with an automated valve to water your yard and plants. Consider a valve system that hooks right on to your hose bib. DIG Irrigation Products makes great user-friendly valves that are available at most local hardware stores. These products save water and since they shut-off automatically, save you the worry of running all night!

If its been several years (or never) since you aerated your lawn, now is the time. The benefits of aeration are manyaerating frees up hard, compacted soil and gives it a chance to open up and take-in needed nutrients and water that otherwise cant reach the roots. This will also help the over-seeding process. In most situations aeration is beneficial once every 2 to 3 years.

I hope these suggestions help you have a beautiful, healthy lawn all year round!

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Saturday Mornings at Shooting Star NurseryShooting Star Nursery invites you to

join them for a series of spring gardening classes beginning at the nursery located at 3223 Taylor Road in Central Point. All classes begin at 10:00am at the nursery unless indicated otherwise, space is limited so please be sure to register.

*Denotes kid-friendly classbring your age-appropriate child for no charge. During classes there will also be a sandbox, treasure hunt, and some kid friendly activities (children are still under parents supervision) and refreshments.

May 3rd & 4th: Master Gardener Spring Fair at the Expo CenterCome see us at the fair! We will have many unusual plants, edibles, and potted arrangements that you may not have seen at the nursery.

*May 10th: Mother's Day Kids ClassBring the kids and have them decorate a pot for Mom! Then they can pick out a plant to make it even more special. Registration fee-$10 per kid, includes 4 plant and pot. Adults are free but must be accompanied by a kid.

*May 17th: Celebrate the BeesSouthern Oregon's very own Bee Girl, of www.beegirl.org, will partner with Shooting Star Nursery for this Saturday morning class series to engage the littlest beekeepers and bee lovers in the Rogue Valley. Following the kid-friendly talk we will feature an array of activities for

kids to enjoy while their parents shop and explore the nurserys bee-friendly plant offerings.

The activities include: beeswax foundation candle rolling, cootie catchers, honey and pollen tasting, a microscope station with bee body parts and pollen, a bee/human nutrition station where kids learn about the importance of planting for honey bees and also their connection to our food, a bee finger puppet-making station, an observational beehive (weather

dependent), and a display with hive parts and beekeeping equipment.

We will have coffee and bee-themed treats so bring the kids and learn how fascinating bees are and what we can do to help

them. Registration fee-$10 per kid. Adults are free but must be accompanied by a kid.

May 31st: Drought-Tolerant PlantsLearn about plants that can take the heat and need less water. There are countless species and varieties with a range of bloom times, shapes and sizes so your garden will never look dull. We will show you how best to care for them and prep the soil. Registration fee-$10, Includes a 10% off gift certificate.

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It began with a wind chime and bird feeder! Pam Wright moved here last August to

her home on 8th Street to get away from stucco condo life in Orange County, California. Both she and her boyfriend Joe wanted to get away to a more relaxed life. Luckily, Joe had family ties here in townit only took three visits before theyd found a rental home and were all moved-in! The first time Pam saw the house she says the yard was in-bloom with wisteria, bulbs, lavender, lilacs, and jasmine and she fell in love.

Pam initially hired a landscaper to get things in-shape, as she was overwhelmed with the amount of work. But step-by-step, she started doing things herself. She began borrowing tools from neighbors and buying one new tool at a time and budgeting to buy the next item on her list. Today, instead of shopping sprees to the mall, she shops for weed-wackers, lawn mowers and hand toolsand loves it! We laughed about how our priorities change from purchasing a pair of new socks to a new tomato plant!

When I asked Pam why she gardened, she said, Ive never gardened before, but it just feels like a natural draw. She loves staring at plants, and enjoys full color to fill her view! I think theres a connection to nature in us that is just undeniable! For me, its fun to see this novice gardener enjoying new discoveries. I loved her comment, I used to feel restless and bored, like I needed to go shopping or something, and now realize that is gone... gardening has filled a void.

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