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Page 5 Check out our new Real Estate Listings page at JacksonvilleReview.com!The success of these events underscores the changing nature of Jacksonville, offering more proof that our town is becoming a destination for food, art, wine, music and history enthusiasts. In the coming years, embracing and supporting cultural events will be even more important to the long term success of Jacksonvillemy view is that a healthy arts community is reflective of a healthy business climate and vice-versa. Combine the two and the result is a better quality of life! This month, more fun-filled events await, highlighted by Meet the Pioneers on October 14 & 15 - get your tickets early as these shows always sell-out! Heading into Fall, I hope to see you out and about in our Small Town with Big Atmosphere!

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by Whitman Parker, PublisherFollowing an event-filled summer, Fall offers a chance to catch our breath and slow down a bit but just a little! Summer 2011 kicked-off with Britt Festivals opening day Taste of Summer street celebration and closed with an outstanding Oktoberfest at the Bigham Knoll campus. Between events, Britt packed the hill with the best season in years as Friday evening Art Amble renewed the publics interest in supporting our local artists. Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts was also wellattended along with the Saturday Farmers Market and Art Show, several gallery exhibits, winemaker dinners, garden & home tours and various lectures and fundraisers. Likewise, the newly relocated World of Wine festival drew seven hundred wine enthusiasts from all over the western United States, securing Jacksonvilles place on the regional wine events map. And, a new monthly event launched in May by the Friends of Jacksonvilles Historic Cemetery, History Saturday, attracted enthusiastic crowds, providing a much-needed and sought-after living history forum.

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City SnapshotCity Council September 6: A slim Council majority voted against sending a proposed watershed land swap deal to a public advisory vote. A proposal under consideration that had been drafted during former City Administrator Paul Wyntergreens tenure called for the city to trade 380 acres of its uppermost watershed land for 40 acres of lower watershed land. Reportedly, funds from a deal could be used to repair the aging reservoir and dam in Forest Park, build a community center, and/or pay off existing city debt. By a 4-3 margin, the advisory vote failed when Councilors Duane, Lewis, Jesser, and Mayor Becker voted not to send the issue to a public advisory vote. Councilors Winterburn, Schatz and Hayes voted in favor of a public vote. Although it tabled the matter, Council indicated a desire to work toward an eventual MRA-City land swap agreement. Parking District fees for the Southern Oregon Historical Society (OHS) totaling $300 were waived for one year after Council determined SOHS was no longer using parking spaces at the US Hotel. Resolution 1097 was officially adopted, formally changing the start time for City Council meetings to 6:00 pm. The Parks Committee agreed to assist with re-dedication efforts for the Peter Britt statue on the Britt grounds. The statue was installed on November 1, 2004. In 2005, the statue was vandalized - a bronze recognition plaque at the base of the statue was stolen and never recovered. Jeff Levin, the project coordinator, is leading the effort to replace the plaque with a plastic-encased one similar to those used in all city parks. The Parks Committee will seek assistance from Britt Festivals on the effort. Planning Commission to Community: Let the Music Go On At a September 14 Public Hearing, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a new Conditional Use Permit for South Stage Cellars. The action enables the popular wine tasting room to hold live outdoor music events in its Wine Garden at 125 S. 3rd Street. Prior to the hearing, SSC was only approved for outdoor amplified music via speakers, not live performances. The new ruling allows live music, described by SSC marketing director Porscha Schiller as soft music to accompany and not compete with conversation. During commission discussion, reports that multiple noise complaints had been logged against SSC proved false when it was revealed that only a single, anonymous complaint triggered an investigation by Planning Department staff. At the conclusion of the hearing, the PC unanimously approved the majority of Planning Director Amy Stevensons call to monitor and mitigate music sound levels, if needed. The PC was united that live, outdoor music enhances Jacksonvilles cultural and business climate and should be supported. City Council September 20: County Commissioner Don Skundrick attended the meeting and brought greetings from the County Courthouse with him along with an invitation for council and the public to attend County meetings and voice concerns during public comment periods. Council unanimously approved a request by Police Chief David Towe to apply for a $7600 Cheney Family Fund grant to install two radios in two newly purchased police cars. Gary Penning from Rogue Disposal and Recycling was on hand to give his annual Franchise Presentation to outline new and existing service programs and rate structures. RDR handles more than 680 residential accounts in the city of Jacksonville for the second lowest rate in the state. Penning reported that the number of homes participating in voluntary recycling programs is up this year. Later, Ordinance 1080 was unanimously approved, renewing the contract between Jacksonville and RDR. Criss Garcia was unanimously appointed to the Planning Commission. The five year Jacksonville resident brings extensive experience to the voluntary post. He is employed as a Senior Analyst and Systems Architect for the City of Ashland and is pursuing a certification from the League of Oregon Cities in Budget and Municipal Process. Mayor Paul Becker read a proclamation naming October 1-8 to be Oregon Days of Culture and called City Snapshot - Cont'd. on Pg. 6

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CITY HALL HAPPENINGSA Few Minutes with the Mayorby Paul Beckerhe topic of the MRA land swap proposal was once again introduced to the City Council for discussion and some sort of definitive action. As I sat listening to the public and the different council members, I couldnt help but somewhat wistfully wish that MRA stood for Merchants Retail Association. After all, what is there controversial in that? But Motorcycle Riders Association? Theres more than a pink elephant in that moniker. Theres enough to go from pink to purpleat least for some peopleand purple leads to anger and mistrust. In addition, where large sums of money are involved, trust, or lack of it, can become a major issue. Because this came up during the council session, and though Jeff Alvis attempted to explain the method wherein money from any sale would be accounted for, I think it bears further discussionespecially because it leads to other considerations. First, the total money from the sale would not go into the General Fund. The best way to control its use, together with the surest form of transparency, would be to create a new fundcall it a Capital Transaction Fund since any sale money may only be used for capital purchases, capital asset repairs, or capital asset reconstruction. Example: If HARC were to ask the City Council for historical building repair funding for a given building, that would be an appropriate charge against this fund. Second, and equally as important, the money would better serve the city when used as seed money for matching grants. A ten-percent match against a $180,000 grant funded the recently acquired sweeper. Using the proposed figure of $850,000 in cash from the land sale, and a more conservative factor of twentypercent, the net result would create an effective use of the fund of more than $4,000,000. In anyones book that is a lot of money money that can be used to: Remove the hazard of the dam. This will have to be done with or without any sale transaction. City Snapshot - Cont'd. from Pg. 5 on Jacksonville residents to celebrate, participate in and support Oregon culture, arts and humanities. A new five year commercial lease between the City and Saint Andrews Anglican Church was renewed with unanimous approval of Council. Council agreed to hire an Urban Renewal Consulting firm, Tashman Johnson, LLC to examine Jacksonvilles current plan and explore options including restructuring the current budgeting system, overall long-term project list as well as canceling the Urban Renewal Program.

From the Firehouse to Your Houseby Fire Chief, Devin Hullour home should be a safe haven. If you do not regularly check for home fire hazards, there is the potential for danger. This years theme for Fire Prevention Week is Do the Drill. From October 9-15, fire safety advocates will be out spreading the word that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires is within your control. The major sources are cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials-related fires. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic October 8-9, 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people and destroyed more than 17,400 structures. Survivors of the Chicago fire never forgot that theyd been through a blaze that produced countless tales of bravery and heroism. But the fires also changed the way firefighters and public officials thought about fire safety. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administrations Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925. Jacksonville firefighters along with thousands of firefighters across North America are visiting schools and other sites in the community to teach the basics of fire safety and prevention. The National Fire Protection Association

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My Word on the Matter Build a real community centerone for all ages, all groups, and diverse communal cultural, social, and business activities. We already have Britt. With this we can grow into a true cultural center for the enjoyment of all citizens. Historic preservation projects. Our brick and mortar downtown exteriors are crumbling. Recently, Dave Mills wife was almost killed by a falling brick. These buildings are the heart and soul of Jacksonville. They need attention. Now! Earthquake retrofitting in the downtown core center. The need for this is self-apparent. The above enumerates only some of the possible uses for this fund. However, let me address just one of themthe community center. Robertson Collins gave us the gift of an historic landmark status whereby the city body, or structure, was protected in a way that would insure its continuity, or presence, in future yearsbut what about its characterhow would that develop? How would citizens know one anothernot just as neighbors across the street but in a manner where they shared their lives with each other where groups with diverse interests and assorted ages would interact. Properly designed, a community center provides all of this. It becomes the focal point for each citizen within the city. It brings the citizens together! It is their presence that helps define the soul of the city. The list of activities or uses is as endless as ones imagination. Music recitals, dance classes, small orchestra concerts, weddings, community service groups including the Boosters, JOBA, the Chamber, and the Garden Club, lectures/ workshops, theater, group meetings and luncheons, business conferences, senior activities, a permanent home for the quiltersthe list goes on. With seed money for matching grants, all this is within our reach. Now theres a legacy for the future!

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Do the Drill(NFPA) has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. In the event of a home fire, having operational smoke alarms cuts your chances of dying nearly in half. They should be installed on every level of your home, including the basement, and outside each sleeping area. They should be tested once a month, following the manufacturer's instructions. Batteries need to be replaced once a year or as soon as the alarm "chirps," indicating that the battery is low. Replace all smoke alarms after 10 years, even those that are hard-wired and ones with "long-life" (10-year) batteries. A fire can spread through your home rapidly. In fact, you may have as little as two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. In addition to maintaining smoke alarms, it's vital that families develop a basic home fire escape plan so they know what to do when a smoke alarm sounds It is important to remember that fire safety starts in the home and can greatly lessen the possibility of injury and property damage. Let us help you keep your home fire safe. Call the Jacksonville Fire Department at 541-899-7246 to get more information or schedule an appointment for a home smoke detector check. The Jacksonville Fire Department invites everyone to join them for an Open House on Thursday, October 13 from 5:30pm-8pm. In addition to fire engine displays, there will be free hot dogs, fire extinguisher demonstrations, blood pressure checks, a hose crawl and bunker relays. Come out and meet your Jacksonville professional fire and emergency medical crew!

Cops Get New Rides!The Jacksonville Police are patrolling town in two new Police cars recently purchased by the city to replace two extremely worn-out and underpowered vehicles. With more than 120,000 miles on the older models, Police Chief David Towe was able to negotiate a great deal on newer 2008 and 2009 models while saving the city money. Both vehicles had been used by the Cottage Grove Police Department and have 42,000 and 51,000 miles respectively. According to Towe, selling the two former police vehicles will net about $4,000ample funds to install new radios in the new vehicles.

Chief Towe The $17,500 price tag for the two new cars was less than the $20,000 the City Council had budgeted for vehicle replacement in the 2011-12 budget. Towe expects the new cars to have a 5-6 year lifespan.

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LETTERSThank You to our SupportersThe Jacksonville Woodlands Association held its 18th annual Woodlands Hike-a-Thon on Saturday, April 16, 2011. This years theme, Hiking to Preserve History, combined the JWA effort to protect and preserve Jacksonvilles historic and scenic woodlands habitat and viewsheds with the Jacksonville Heritage Societys effort to protect and preserve Jacksonvilles historic buildings. In keeping with this historic preservation theme, the JWA reissued the Jacksonville Woodlands t-shirt incorporating the historic Peter Britt Home designed by local artist and JWA Board member and founder Ray Foster. Production cost for the shirts was underwritten by Gayle and Skip Stokes, allowing all proceeds from t-shirt sales to be used in support of the Jacksonville Woodlands. The Jacksonville Woodlands T-shirts can be purchased at The Good Bean Coffee Company and Willowcreek Gifts for $10.00. On behalf of the Jacksonville Woodlands Association, I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to Ray Foster and Gayle and Skip Stokes for their generous support to the Jacksonville Woodlands Association. I also want to thank JWA business sponsors The Good Bean Coffee Company and Willowcreek Gifts for their efforts to promote the sale of the Jacksonville Woodlands T-shirts. These community-local partnerships enable local programs and activities such as the Jacksonville Woodlands to continue benefiting the Jacksonville community and visitors. For more information regarding the Jacksonville Woodlands, please view the JWA website: www.jvwoodlands.org. Charley Wilson, President Jacksonville Woodlands Association

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TOUR DATES & TIMES: Friday & Saturday October 14 & 15 4:00pm-7:30pmFirst tour will depart at 4:00pm and the last tour will depart at 7:30pm on both days. All tours will depart from the D Street parking lot.Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Note of Appreciation to My Village70 fine artists and skilled crafters adding another level of entertainment presented their works for sale on the to the festivities: The Blank Historic Courthouse lawn over Labor NotesJacksonvilles all-girls youth Day Weekend as part of the 15th Annual bandHannah McCoy, Jordyn Pisors, Jacksonville Celebrate the Arts. Anna Johnson, Chloe Martin, and Emily Thank you to all those who helped Hardcastle; Nick Vorona on harmonicas; make this years art celebration a Pegi Smith on violin, Cole Cullen on success. The netted income is earmarked guitar and vocals; Robert Roth on guitar toward the expansion of the Jacksonville and vocals; and Paul Gerardi on guitar, Community Center. harmonica and vocals. Volunteers and contributors were: Space was also made available for "The Jville Review" for advertising, Jacksonvilles community non-profit press releases and encouragement; organizations to share information Community Center and promote Members Jerry participation Feranato, Nick in their Vorona, Vi Davis, community Donna Schatz, projects. Liz Purcell, Lee Attending were Lewis, Terri Gieg representatives and Clara Wendt from the Food for months of Project, Forest planning and task Park, Friends of management; the Jacksonville Chamber of Historic Commerce and Cemetery, Jordyn Pisors, The Blank Notes singer, in front "Mail Tribune/ Woodlands of this year's Celebrate the Arts. Tempo" for press Association, releases; Charley Wilson, Eric Villarreal, Edge, Jacksonville Heritage Society and April Zoll, and Bigham Knolls yard Jacksonville Community Center. crew for beautifying the lawn & garden It does take a village to achieve areas; Hanna West for web coverage on success. Thanks also to the surrounding "Southern Oregon Artists Resource"; neighbors, the Public Works and Police Mel Ashland for reserved vendors Departments, the City Council and parking; Farmers Market Ken Snoke local organizations and businesses for for sharing space; and Lynn Whipp for supporting events like Celebrate the Arts assisting vendors with booth check-in. in Jacksonville. Thanks also to musicians for Jeanena WhiteWilson

Jacksonville Boosters Club NewsThe Jacksonville Boosters Club kicked off its 2011-2012 season with a September 12 program that featured JVille resident John Braislin as he recounted the hilarious mayhem and mishaps he witnessed while working on The Red Skeleton Hour and The Steve Allen Show. Yes, in the days of early variety television broadcasts, elephants really did get loose, buckets of ants really did get dumped onto the hosts, and adventurous celebrities really did go wing-walking. Following the program, Rob Buerk, chairman of the Garage Sale committee, reported on the previous weekends very successful activities; proceeds from the redistribution of classic items will go towards the Boosters Britt Gardens restoration efforts, and other civic projects. Boosters meet on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 A.M. at Old City Hall. Visitors are welcome to enjoy refreshments, featured speakers and entertainment programs. Curious residents are encouraged to join in the fun. The next meeting is Monday, October 10. For more information, please call 541-899-5574.

A Haunting Halloween Film for OctoberJust in time for Halloween, Octobers movie night at Old City Hall presents the 1963 film, The Haunting, from director Robert Wise. He may be better remembered for The Sound of Music and West Side Story, but the gothic elegance Wise brings to The Haunting prompts many viewers to proclaim it his finest work. The film stars Academy Award nominated actress Julie Harris (winner of five Tonys, three Emmys and a Grammy), Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ Tamblyn. Based on Shirley Jackson's classic novel The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting follows slightly unstable Eleanor (Harris) as she joins a paranormal research group for a weekend at a sinister mansion reputed to hold a horrifying past. The researchers slowly realize that an unstoppable supernatural force lurks in every shadow and behind every closed door. This startling film doesnt rely on visual effects to tell its dark tale of psychological terror. Instead, Wise uses complex storytelling techniques to give the audience shivers without actually showing anything. And yet, things that go bump in the night bump overtime in The

Parking Violation Enforcement Criticism Lacks ValidityIn late August, I spoke with Jacksonville City Manager Jeff Alvis concerning a maintenance issue. My complaint was that roadside vegetation had overgrown a 100-yard stretch of Jacksonvilles Oregon Street bike lane creating a hazard. The offending vegetation had been cut by the next morning. In a follow-up conversation with Mr. Alvis, he stated that public safety was the top priority of his administration. This leads to the Mail Tribune front page article of September 16th and to an online letter to the editor at the Jacksonville Review.com. In both the article and letter, individuals criticized the City, and its police department, for issuing parking citations during Jacksonvilles annual twoday yard sale event. I used the N. 5th Street and N. Oregon Street sections of the bike path on both of those days. At both locations, I was forced out of the bike lane and into the roadway by multiple vehicles illegally parked in the bike lane. This forced me to compete for space in heavy traffic (congestion caused by the yard-sale event itself). In most cases, there was a legal parking space available across the street (vacant lots associated with closed businesses) or on side streets a short distance away. Both of these bike lane sections are heavily used by area cyclists. To take the position of those advocating the suspension of enforcement to an illogical conclusion, we should also cease enforcement of drunk driving statutes during the wine festival because it might deter visitors from attending the event and sampling the fare. To criticize City of Jacksonville officials for meeting the most fundamental responsibility of government (public safety) is, I think, greatly misguided. Skip Stokes, Jacksonville

Haunting, affirming that horror doesnt need a face or a name to have you hiding under your seat. Come to Old City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21. Youll never have more fun being frightened.

Cemetery Clean-UpJoin the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery, the Boosters Club, the Masons and community volunteers for our annual fall clean-up day in the cemetery on Saturday, October 1 from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon. Bring leaf rakes, blowers, brooms, pruners and gloves to wear. Coffee and morning refreshments along with bottled water will be provided. Great way to give back to the community, meet your neighbors and make some new friends. For more information, please call 541-826-9939 with questions.

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SPOTLIGHTAttention Runners Stagecoach Run is Saturday, October 8! The Kells Good Beans Conquer the Coffee Competition Again!Mike and Mary Kell of Jacksonvilles GoodBean Coffee Company were thrilled in late August when they won another Gold Medal. The Gold award went to Good Bean for the second year in a row at the 2011 Best Coffee in Oregon Championships in Salem! The 2011 Championship sported a field of the state's finest coffee purveyors with formidable competition including a great showing by Mellelo and Oregon Mountain, who shared the medal platform. 90% of the participants were from the Portland/Willamette area. Coffee fans should know that Good Bean has opened a second location in East Medford at 3240 Hillcrest Park Drive, in a new business/shopping area across from RoxyAnn Winery. The new location seats 40 inside and 24 outside and features a raised-hearth fireplace, comfy chairs and free wi-fi. Hours are 6am to 6pm daily541-779-6466. Good Bean Co-Owner, Mary Kell.

2010 Stagecoach Run More than 275 area runners will fill the streets of Jacksonville on Saturday, October 8 for the annual Stagecoach 5k & 10k run. Local runners will include Dr. Doug Naversen, Sarah Hyman, Sandi Whittle, Laura Imperia and Suzanne Ray. The Stagecoach Run starts at 8:30 at the staging area near the Post Office on North Oregon Street. The Stagecoach is the only race on the Southern Oregon Runners annual race schedule where all net proceeds go to the Pear Blossom Scholarship Fund to help local high school senior track athletes with future college expenses. Interested runners can download an entry form at www.sorunners.org. Race organizer Steve Buxton says, Not only do we want to provide a great race but also make it a really festive event. In past years we have been giving away 70+ items in random drawings, including gift certificates to local Jacksonville restaurants, wine, potted plants, golf course certificates and so much more. This year, in lieu of t-shirts, our race commemorative is a beverage glass. And, we will also be giving away $20 cash prizes to 5 lucky pre-registered entrants. For questions, email or call Steve Buxton at (541) 772-8292 or stevenandbj@gmail.com.

Katherine Gracey's "Circus, Circus" at South Stage CellarsJacksonville artist Katherine Gracey presents CIRCUS, CIRCUS, a collection of paintings based upon fond childhood memories of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Every summer, The Ringling Brothers Circus, whose base is in Baraboo, WI, hosted a parade in downtown Milwaukee. I, along with thousands of people, gathered to see this extravaganza and the beautifully-restored antique circus wagons filled with lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, clowns, jesters, acrobats and elephants that paraded down the streets as they performed for the crowds. Gracey always knew she would someday paint these colorful memories from her youth. See her new exhibit of twelve paintings of CIRCUS, CIRCUS at South Stage Cellars through October 24. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, Oct 1 from 2-5pm.

Pony Announces New Holiday Party Venue!Pony Espresso Coffeehouse and Caf is taking reservations for Christmas/Holiday parties, available evenings from 6:00-10:00PM. New Chef Emily Davies can create a special menu for your party. Pony now serves beer and wine and can accommodate parties of up to 40 guests. This is a unique opportunity to have your special gathering in an intimate, picturesque and festive atmosphere that is both affordable and unforgettable! Call 541-899-3757 for a quote and reserve your evening today!

Paw Spa Has New OwnerThe Paw Spa of Jacksonville has been purchased by long time Rogue Valley resident Christine Rodriguez. After six years working for Groomingdales and Celebrity Pets, Christine was presented with a chance to buy the business. About a month ago, Didi Thompson let me know she wanted to sell it was the right time in my life and Id always wanted to own my own business. She still owns Land of Paws in Ashland and was looking for an owner who cared about their own business as much as she did. Christine offers pet grooming services for dogs and cats, specializing in hand scissoring. Hand scissoring has the advantage of allowing multiple hair lengths for dogs, resulting in a fuller coat that looks and feels fluffier, she says. Other dog grooming services offered at the Paw Spa include bathing, Dremel and traditional nail trimming as well as gland cleaning. The Paw Spa also caters to cats, offering bathing, nail trimming and brushing services designed to control shedding. The Paw Spa is open 9-4 Monday-Saturday and

Its time to order Christmas Garland & Wreaths for your Jacksonville Home & Business!The annual fundraiser for Jacksonville Engine Company #1 is on again! We sell and distribute Christmas garland, bows and wreaths to businesses and individuals for their holiday decorating needs.

Order deadline is Friday, October 21st at noonPlease call 541-899-7246 or pick-up order form at the Jacksonville Fire Department at 180 N. 3rd Street

Christine Rodriguez with client. by appointment by calling 541-899-6811. Grooming services for small dogs start at $35 and at $45 for larger dogs.

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Meet Your Farmer Walker Creek Farmby Linda Davis

Reflectionsby Gates McKibbinn Stone Soup, a classic fable for all ages, three hungry and weary soldiers come upon a village that has suffered a meager harvest. Seeing that the villagers have hidden their small store of food, the cleverest soldier comments, Your tired fields have left nothing to share, so we will share what little we have: the secret of how to make soup from stones. Intrigued, the villagers light a fire under a kettle, and the soldiers drop three stones into the water. Now, this will be a fine soup, the soldier observes. But a pinch of salt and some parsley would make it wonderful. A villager volunteers to add these simple ingredients to the pot. Others offer barley, carrots, beef and cream. When the soup is ready, everyone enjoys a truly delectable feastall because they shared their food rather than keeping it to themselves. A similar event on a smaller scale occurred recently here in Jacksonville. The neighbor of friends of mine had such an abundant harvest of potted basil, she decided to share it with passersby. She placed the pot by the sidewalk with scissors sticking into the soil and a sign reading, Need fresh basil? Help yourself. My friends gratefully snipped the perfect accompaniment to heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella that evening. The bounty of basil stretched further. Just when the lush bed of basil that Whit and Jo Parker tended all season was perfect for picking, they were leaving on vacation. In Stone Soup fashion, we agreed to use it all in one fell swoop by having a pesto making party at my house. Whit dug up the plants, and Jo brought over a huge

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Patty and Shaina Bronstein of Walker Creek Farm. Walker Creek Farm, at 670 Old Stage available, including the use of special Road, is less than a mile down the road sugars, gluten free, etc. from downtown Jacksonville. The farm Patty and Shaina farm organically, is owned and operated by two dynamic although they are not officially certified women: Patty and Shaina Bronstein as an organic farm. Integrated pest (mother and daughter). management helps them control When the Bronsteins moved to unwanted insects. Areas are set aside Jacksonville a little over four years ago, for beneficial insects such as ladybugs they had a vision. They bought a house and beetles. They practice crop rotation, with bare fields. Their dream was to and row cover vegetables as needed. start a small business and to be part of They monitor pests on the farm and the local agricultural community. The use eco-friendly methods to keep them Bronsteins had a history of operating from damaging the crops. For more successful small businesses. Patty is example, Shaina has planted clover a Master Gardener, so the family was in between rows of vegetables. The interested in starting a small farm. flowering clover promotes beneficial online Shaina had studied plant and soil insects and also attracts bees. science and sustainable agriculture at When asked what local means, the University of Massachusetts and was Shaina said as close as you can get it. working for a vegetable seed company in Walker Creek Farm supports all of the California. A farm was born! local farmers markets including the Four years later, Walker Creek Farm is Saturday Jacksonville Farmer's Market. quite diverse, producing fruits, vegetables Patty and Shaina buy from local farmers and flowers: 350 blueberry bushes; 200 when they need additional items, such as raspberry bushes; 50 fruit trees (cherries, peaches from a local orchard for peach plums, peaches and apples); 40 varieties of pies, local beef for meat pies, and local tomatoes; peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, honey for baking. squash, cabbage and greens, and fresh The farm is environmentally flowers. Recently, Patty and Shaina added sustainable. Nothing is wasted. 30 chickens that produce over 2 dozen eggs Everything is composted. Eggshells are per day, which are used in baked goods. ground up to put on the plants to keep Walker Creek Farm also sells delicious away unwanted pests, such as slugs, and baked goods, using local seasonal to add calcium to the soil. The chickens ingredientsfruit pies, strudels, scones, eat the eggshells for calcium, consume cookies, and muffins. Another specialty insects and fertilize the plants. Vegetables is Greek foodbaklava, spanikopita, not suitable for market are fed to the Greek honey walnut cakes and meat chickens. Old cardboard is used to protect pies. These and different types of quiches plants from pests and cold. made from Walker Creek eggs are usually The Farm gives back to the community found at the markets. All of these goodies in many ways. They accept WIC (Women, are prepared in the Walker Creek Farm Infants and Children) programs and are commercial kitchen. You may have always happy to give donations to worthy sampled these delicious treats at the causes that promote the local economy, Saturday Jacksonville Farmers Market such as Thrive. (or at the Tuesday Farmers Market in Visitors are welcome to tour the farm. Ashland or the Thursday Farmers Market Make an appointment by calling Patty or in Medford). If not, you are in for a treat! Shaina at (541) 899-6934 or email them at You can call Patty or Shaina at (541) 899rsvpme@charter.net and come learn how 6934 or email them at rsvpme@charter.net to farm sustainably. Or you can take a to order your very own baked delights course from Shaina at OSU extension on throughout the year. Custom baking is sustainable farming.

basket spilling over with basil and garlic. In the meantime I ran out to buy tubs of shredded parmesan, olive oil and plastic freezer storage containers. A decidedly generous friend had just given me two pounds of pricey pine nuts, so we were good to go on that front. Four of us set to work in my kitchen, picking basil leaves off the stems then washing and drying them, roasting pine nuts in the oven and preparing the garlic. When the ingredients were ready, the fun part begangrinding them together in the blender and doing taste tests. After the first few batches we had the proportions down, so we simply scooped the aromatic green paste directly into the storage containers after my Waring blender had obliterated all evidence of the individual components. All the while we talked and laughed and commented on what a grand spur-of-themoment adventure we were having. Now we each have a sizeable stash of frozen pesto to get us through the winter. I have already sampled mine on fresh pasta, and it is delectable. Help yourself is a far better approach to living together than the trickery required to cajole the villagers to add their food to the stone soup pot. Beyond that, an attitude of abundance and generosity makes life more delicious in every way. Gates McKibbin moved to Jacksonville after working and living in the Bay Area for three decades as a consultant to major corporations. This column contains her musings about this remarkable community and her new life far away from the fast lane.

by Hannah West, Creator and Editor of SOAR. Browse the Artist Directories at www.soartists.com! October is National Arts and Humanities Month! Include the arts in your harvest celebration! September 16 - October 28: An Oregon Love Story - Works by Betty LaDuke Rogue Gallery & Art Center presents paintings, prints & drawings by this internationally acclaimed artist. Themes of family, community and nature highlight the artists passion for the place and the people that have sustained her life in Oregon over the past 50 years. Her newest series, Oregon Summer Harvest, is inspired by Rogue valley farmers and farmworkers. September 27 - October 24: Guest Artist Katharine Gracey at South Stage Cellars Resident Artist Cheryl D. Garcia welcomes October guest artist Katharine Gracey. Katharine presents her newest work, a collection titled Circus, Circus, in her delightful Provincial style. Meet the artists at our reception on Sat., Oct 1 from 2 - 5pm to learn more about their work!

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The GoodBean welcomes artist Michelle Anderst, a Rogue Valley native returning home after completing her art education in Paris and Seattle. Now a certied professional scientic illustrator, Michelles artistic work melds anatomical, botanical, and electronic elements into whimsical yet nely rendered hybrids - perfect for cooler days and long conversations over a cup of our award-winning coffee! Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, October 14 from 4 - 6pm to meet the artist.. Artist Opportunities from Rogue Gallery & Art Center: Artists interested in mentoring a local high school student for the Artist Teen Mentoring Project this winter should contact Education Director Brooke Nuckles: 541.772.8118 x301, rgaceducation@roguegallery.org for more information and to sign up. Oct. 7 - Application deadline: Spirit in Hand Holiday Boutique. Send or drop off 10 photos of your art or artisan craft with description and contact info to be considered for this juried and invitational sale. Visit www.roguegallery.org for more upcoming October deadlines! Art Workshops by the Sea in Florence offers art workshops in a wide range of disciplines. View their extensive schedule at Art Matters! or the online calendar at soartists.com. Group discounts available Plan a trip together and learn with creative friends! Call Paulette Shanklin at 541.991.1709 or email paulette@artworkshopsbythesea.com for more info and to register. Rogue Gallery & Art Center resumes exciting Fall education programs this month! A wide variety of workshops for adults of all skill levels kicked off in late September and continues through December. The deadline is already upon us for the rst October workshop, Self Portrait: Understanding the Human Face by nationally acclaimed oil painter Daryl Urig, visiting from the University of Cincinnati...Register by 9/30! Life Drawing Open Studios take place 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10:30 - 12:30am. Registration for following workshops, and the rst Life Drawing Open Studio, begin October 7. RGACs Afterschool Art Studio for kids in 1st - 6th grade resumes October 5th, continuing each Wed from 2 - 5pm - Sign up for one month or all three. Partial scholarships are available. The 2011-2012 school year marks the fourth anniversary of RGACs Elementary School Art Outreach. Add these educational opportunities to your Google or desktop calendar from SOARs online calendar; detailed info available at Art Matters! under Classes & Workshops. For scholarship and registration information, please visit www.roguegallery.org or contact Education Director Brooke Nuckles: 541.772.8118 x301, rgaceducation@roguegallery.org Learn more about the importance of including the arts to increase the value and success of your childs overall education by searching education at SOARs blog, Art Matters!. Many posts from Americans for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts and others offer a wealth of info from studies documenting the positive effect of the arts on learning for all kids. With arts education funding being cut across the country, parents need to consider their own strategy to ensure an artenriched education for their children! __________________________________________________________________________________________For details on these events & more, calls to artists & art world news: blogs.soartists.com/ArtMatters/ Compiled by Hannah West Design, LLC ~ soar@soartists.com ~ 541.899.2012

SOARs editor congratulates the GoodBean on their second Gold Medal win in the 2011 Best Coffee in Oregon Championship last month!

October 1 - 30: Art Exhibit at the GoodBean

Take a Hike on the ARTThe Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is in the process of developing the Applegate Ridge Trail (ART), a primarily ridge top hiking trail that connects Grants Pass with Jacksonville. The plan is to connect to the proposed Jack-Ash Trail (from Jacksonville to Ashland) being developed by Siskiyou Upland Trail Association (SUTA). ATA will host a hike on a section of the proposed ART Saturday, October 15, 2011. The hike will be approximately 4 miles long with spectacular views of Ruch and the Applegate Valley accented with those amazing fall colors. We meet at 9 a.m. at BLMs Bunny Meadows parking area which is located at the intersection of Forest Creek Road and Longanecker Road. Forest Creek Road is approximately five miles west of Jacksonville on Highway 238. Longanecker intersects Forest Creek Road in about a mile. We will carpool from Bunny Meadows parking area in order to shuttle to the ridge top (4.5 miles) and those incredible views. Most of this hike is along the ridge top on some fairly decent trails but there is 150 yards of steep off trail that makes this hike difficult. This short piece is an example of where trail construction would be needed in order to connect existing trails. Keep in mind there is a significant overall elevation drop (1470 feet) as we drive to the top and hike back down to the parking area. It would be appreciated if you would check in with the hike leader by October 14th. Hikers should wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy footwear. Consider a hiking stick for that steep off trail piece. Remember to bring food and water and please leave your pets at home. For more information contact the hike leader, David Calahan, at 541-899-1226 or dpcalahan@live.com.

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The Rogue Valley Symphony Announces 2011-12 SeasonThe Rogue Valley Symphonys 2011-12 Season will feature 2 pianists, a double bassist, an oboist, and a young local cellist. Music Director, Martin Majkut, calls this season more challenging, more adventurous & more vibrant. Half of the pieces on the programs have never been performed by the RVS! The RVS will be offering a broader range of ticket prices this season to accommodate more people. New musicians will also be joining the orchestra. There will also be a rejuvenation of the Holiday concert series in local churches. The concert dates are as follows: Concert I: September 23 (Ashland), 24 (Medford), and 25, 2011 (Grants Pass); Concert II: November 4 (Ashland), 5 (Medford), and 6, 2011 (Grants Pass); Concert III: January 27 (Ashland), 28 (Medford), and 29, 2012 (Grants Pass); Concert IV: March 2 (Ashland), 3 (Medford), and 4, 2012 (Grants Pass); and Concert V: April 20 (Ashland), 21 (Medford), and 22, 2012 (Grants Pass). Concerts on Friday and Saturday nights begin at 7:30pm and Sunday concerts are at 3pm. Maestro Martin Majkut will continue his preconcert talks one hour before each performance. The Holiday concerts will be on Dec. 2 (Grants Pass), Dec. 3 (Ashland), and Dec. 9 and 10 (Medford.). Please call the RVS Box Office for ticket information at (541) 552-6398 or visit our website at rvsymphony.org. New Series Subscribers get 50% off ticket prices. November 4, 5, and 6, 2011 will feature an outstanding local young talent, cellist Chas Barnard. Chas performed with the YSSO as a soloist in the 2010-11 season. He will join the RVS for Saint-Saens Cello Concerto No. 1. Chas is part of the Schoenard Trio that performed at the prestigious Fischoff chamber music competition in May 2011. The RVS hopes to expand its youth programs in the future to include a concerto competition for young talent in the Northwest. Also on this program are two pieces depicting the German Rhineland: Schumanns Symphony No. 3 Rhenish and Wagners Dawn and Sigfrieds Rhine Journey from the opera Gotterdammerung. December will see the return of a holiday concert, Sounds of the Season. Concerts will be in Ashland on Friday, December 2, Grants Pass on Saturday, December 3, and in Medford on Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11. The concerts will feature viola soloist, Kimberly Fitch, on Carl Stamitzs Viola Concerto as well as Martin Majkut conducting from the harpsichord. These concerts will include a smaller chamber orchestra and brass carols of the season in intimate local church settings. This season ticket prices will range from $10 to $44 and student tickets will continue to be offered at $5. Ashland ticket prices are $44, $38, and $33; Medford prices are $38, $33, $28, and $10; and Grants Pass prices are $34, $38, $20, and $10. The Medford $10 economy tickets are available from the Craterian only beginning 10 days before the concert and the Grants Pass $10 economy tickets are available only from the Rogue Valley Symphony Box Office beginning 2 weeks before the concert. In addition, the RVS is teaming up with 11 other local arts organizations to offer up to two $5 tickets to anyone presenting an Oregon Trail card from the SNAP program. These tickets can be bought at the door to our Grants Pass performances. There is more information about this program at www.performingartsaccess.org.

The Unfettered Criticby Paula Block Erdmann & Terry ErdmannBlue Light Special: Living in a Reality ShowFriendly, welcoming crowd needed for Extreme Home Makeover TV show scene! Downtown Jacksonville will be shot Saturday evening between 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and we want to have a large crowd to wave at the show's bus as it drives through downtown. Hope to see you all there... The other night our town turned blue. Responding to the clarion call of the above (on the Jacksonville, Oregon Facebook page, and also via several other venues), hundreds of people crowded California Street, eagerly awaiting the arrival of a bus. Which never came. All the same, the crowd seemed to be into it. They cheered. They twirled their blue glow sticks on cue. As for us Well, we went. But after a while it began to remind us of our battle-scarred past lives in Hollywood, and we opted to share a burger instead of the spotlight and retreated to the Bella. You see, Hollywood production may seem very glamorous from the outside, but the truth of production, be it television or film, is that its 95% boring. (Example: Be here at 7 p.m. Then stand around on a street corner for three hours while we set up, and eventually we may aim a camera at you). Theres a lot of hurry up and wait. And wait. And wait. Okay, a confession. We dont watch reality TV shows. They make us crazy for a whole passel of reasons that we wont get in to. But that said, C.J. and Lindsay McPhail are extremely deserving, and Sparrow Clubs is a wonderful organization. We hope that Extreme Makeover makes the lives of everyone involved brighter. And we hope Jville gets a bit of a lift (economic variety) from its increased visibilitybut not too much because we like this place the way it is! In fact, we cant help feeling that we live in a reality show 24/7, 365. This town and indeed, the whole Rogue Valleyis filled with outstanding people who go out of their way to make life better for those around themthe children who have to do without, the seniors who have no one to share their lives with, the homeless pups and kits who deserve a bit of humanity in their all too short lives. So many causes, so little time! We thought about that this past weekend. It was that busiest of busy times: the weekend of the Citywide Garage Sale. Like many of you, we spent the usual amount of time wandering around like kids at a carnivalwanting everything but allowing ourselves just a few small treasures. The rest of the weekend was devoted to the community. We worked at the Jacksonville Booster Clubs portion of the sale, in the parking lot behind Sterling Bank, selling castoff items for low, low prices. The proceeds go into the work that the Boosters do around town the rest of the year: cleaning, painting, raking, restoring; name a local fixer-up project, theyve probably had a hand in itbut you probably havent noticed. Being high profile isnt on the agenda. Still, being in the Boosters is a little like being in a mini version of Extreme Makeover. Members arent standing out on California Street, twirling glow sticks, theyre just quietly doing their part. After that TV crew leaves Southern Oregon, you might think about participating in a local makeover project. It neednt be with the Boosters. There are a lot of other associations that do good works. Your local church. The Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club Get involved. Join a group. You may find its the best reality show of all. Paula and Terry Each have long impressivesounding resumes implying that they are battle-scarred veterans of life within the Hollywood studios. Theyre now happily relaxed into Jacksonville.

Its All About Jazz, Dancing and Fun Medford Jazz Festival is October 7-9The rejuvenated Medford Jazz Festival swings into Southern Oregon with 14 hot bands, five jazz and dance venues including a dance-dedicated site. As the longest-running jazz festival in Southern Oregon and Northern California, the Medford Jazz Festival showcases a talented lineup of national, regional and local bands playing Zydeco, Doo-wop, Swing, Trad-jazz, Jump-Jive and Big Band for three phenomenal days of music and dancing. This year, dancing reaches new heights, leaps, bounds and swings with the spacious Kids Unlimited gym serving as the exclusive dance site. The Medford Jazz Festival is proud to feature dance instructors offering free demonstrations (with admission), workshops and lessons for beginners to the advanced dancer. The Medford Jazz Festival is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating, fostering, sponsoring, and developing, the understanding, taste and love of traditional jazz music as an art form through youth programs and the annual Jazz Festival. The Festival Education Program will again reach over 15,000 local students during the week leading up to the Festival as two featured bands will perform for local schools. Since its inception, the Festival has donated more than $160,000 to Medford School District 549C for youth music programs. For tickets or information, visit www. medfordjazz.org or call (541)770-6972 or (800) 599-0039.

Global Exchange Ambassadors Visit JacksonvilleAmbassadors from the local chapter of Friendship Force of Southern Oregons (FFSO) Global Exchange met in Jacksonville on Saturday, September 24 to take a trolley tour of town. The local club was founded in 1997 by a few people whod moved to the Rogue Valley from places with active Larry Smith led the tour. Friendship Force chapters. Since then, the organization The visiting 2011 Ambassadors are from has grown and has traveled as a group Nebraska, Colorado, Ohio, Illinois, to Costa Rica, Ukraine, Germany, Connecticut, Montana, England, and New Zealand, Turkey and many states Switzerland. Global Exchanges mission within the US. FF has hosted people is to make friends, one person at a time from many places, including Cairo, and is not affiliated with any religious Turkey, New Zealand, and England. or political organization.

Coats for Kids Jacksonville Drop SiteCycle Analysis Bike Shop at 535 N. 5th Street is the Jacksonville drop off point for anyone willing to donate new or slightly-used winter coats for kids. From October 3-31, shop owner, Jana Jensen, will accept coats during regular business hoursa drop barrel will be placed on the porch for after-hour dropoffs. All coats will be dry cleaned before being distributed to needy area kids. For more information, call Jana at 541-899-9190 or stop by the store.

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My 3,000 Mile Bucket List Bike Ride Across the Nation! by Bob BudesaWhew! The last few anxious hundred miles were done! The adventure was complete, save for the flight home. How were we to know, 3,500+ miles ago, that wed really pull this ride off? Eric Dittmer and I were sitting in my drift boat last year, doing some work pertaining to the removal of Gold Ray Dam, and sometime during the day I asked if hed seen the movie, The Bucket List. So, whats on your bucket list, Eric? Im sure many of you have asked yourselves the same question. What DO you want to do with the time you have remaining? Both of us came up with riding our bikes, self-supported, across the country. The seed was sown! So, on June 25th, after what we deemed was an appropriate amount of planning, we both set out on our adventure. What could I have been thinking? Why not start out with a small 500 mile bike tour first, just to see if I like bike touring to begin with? No, weve got to ride 3,000 plus miles! The phrase go big or go home kept caroming through my head, and not just once! Two hundred and seventy pounds of rolling weight (195 of which was me) was what Id whittled my load down to. That weight would fluctuate over the course of the trip as we sent no longer needed items home, added food items for later use, and my personal weight began to drop. Juntura is for sale? Hmmmm.Id never given much thought to owning a whole town. Who would? I could proclaim myself king, or grand poobah, much the same as Judge Roy Bean if I wanted! Although Juntura is a lovely, very small eastern Oregon town, along which flows the beautiful Malheur River, and has a certain old west charm, the thought quickly vanished as drops of sweat cascaded down my nose, and we neared Idaho. Eric and I had just left camp, and were getting ready for another wonderful day on the free and open highway leading from Fairfield, Idaho. But wait! Whats that? Another cyclist? Hmmm, she looks familiar! Vicky Brown was a lady Id met two months earlier at a wine-tasting in Medford! I knew she was doing the trans-America tour also (east to west), but never dreamed wed meet. Neither of us knew of each others route, it just happened! What an amazing and pleasant coincidence! Idaho Falls is a lovely town, from which wed launch our attack north to the town of West Yellowstone. Need a postcard, wooden salt and pepper shakers festooned with the likenesses of buffalos or geysers, or an ice cream cone? They, like the mosquitoes we were feeding, were everywhere! If youve not visited Yellowstone, add it to your own bucket list. Nature-loving Americans should not pass from this life without witnessing the geysers, mountains, rivers, wildlife, and the smell of pine wafting on gentle breezes that make up this extraordinary natural wonder. There is something that, if you give yourself the time, Erik Bob songs, practicing each others language, and staring slack-jawed at the wonders we would ride through. Cody, Wyoming is everything the town is touted to be. A magnificent showcase and mirror of what the man, Buffalo Bill Cody, himself once was. We should have stayed longer, instead of heading into the rising sun so soon to tackle the Bighorn Mountain Range. Here is where wed find our toughest climb. There are three passes over which you can climb before finally descending into the town of Buffalo. We chose the longer, but gentler (?) ascent that is known as Powder River Pass. Twenty-five miles of 6% gradient to the 9,666 cloud-piercing summit was arduous, but made me glad we hadnt chosen what locals called the tougher northern passes, being steeper yet! Settling into a rhythm and not stopping was the order of the day. Averting freeway travel, we rode the 100-mile route from Take a photo tour of Buffalo to Gillette this incredible ride on through the small our website at www. towns of Ucross and jacksonvillereview.com Spotted Horse. With a population of 2, Spotted Horse could be in contention with Wagontire on a new more game show entitled, Who Wants to Become Extinct First? Thats OK, we were on the online doorstep of Devils Tower, our nations first National Park thanks to Teddy Roosevelt. What a rock! What a nice 1.3 mile circumnavigating hike around the tower with grand views of the surrounding area. With thousands of Harleys heading for Sturgis, we made our way to Custer, S.D., and were not disappointed with the two major monuments we had traveled so far to see Crazy Horse and Mt. Rushmore. We joined throngs of others camera-clicking through the gigantic works chiseled in native stone. What undertakings! Right after our tours of these two magnificent monuments, we were to bid farewell to our new-found friend Dietrich, hoping to one day reconnect to raise a beer and recall our great ride together. Bike Ride - Cont'd. on Pg. 32

takes you back to what it must have been like to be the first explorers on this continent, or to have been an early Native American. Unbelievably peaceful and calming! Id last seen Yellowstone Park as a dozer and falling boss on the 1988 fires that almost charred the park for good! The park is healing quite well, illustrating the fact that trees, grass, and wildlife are indeed renewable resources. It was here in Yellowstone that wed meet up with a wonderful 70 year old German man named Dietrich. Beginning in San Francisco, he was biking his way to Minnesota to visit friends. On the same trajectory, we would ride together for 8 days, sharing stories, singing

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Chamber Chatby The Jacksonville Chamber of CommerceWelcome to the monthly Chamber Chat! Take a moment, sit down with "The Review and get up-to-date on Chamber activities. First of all, for those of you who missed our Trolley Tour Chamber meeting on September 8, you missed a fun evening! I think all enjoyed the evening and we hope to do it again in the spring for employees of Chamber members. Hard to believe the holidays are sneaking up on us; but our summer has given way to wonderful fall and the Chamber would like to remind everyone in the downtown core area to get ready to put on our best for the upcoming Victorian season. For years, downtown Jacksonville has shared a special ambiance during the holiday shopping season. Unique to Jacksonville, it has been lit, draped in greens, festooned with red bows and in many cases, decorated to transport visitors back in time. Many towns have Christmas lights and decorate the streets, but Jacksonville's history and beautiful buildings have become an extra-special draw for those visiting our town. We do it differently and it gets noticedvisitors stay and shop, go to dinner, and spend the weekend. For whatever the reason, over the last couple of years, there have been several blank spots in the dcor downtown. The Chamber would like to encourage each and every merchant to hang the cedar greens and put up the white lights this year. I know that in the hurried and busy holiday season, we can look at it as one more thing to try to get done or one more expense. The bottom line is that is does make a difference. Every building draped in greenery and lights makes a visual

Britt Back on Track With Succesful 2011 SeasonIn a season that included key operational Changes to the membership program changes, Britt achieved success in several resulted in a net gain in membership areas that are critical to building a contributions of over 14%. Concessions strong future for the organization. The revenue increased by 150% from 2010 to 2011. 2011 summer season saw a big jump in In addition, 2011 included several new attendance and concession sales, while education and outreach programs, including member and patron responses to changes Rock Camp for local teens, and the Table to the membership program, grounds Rock City concerts, a series of pre-concert improvements, and new education and performances which highlighted local artists outreach programs were also positive and created a new space for people to enjoy indicators for the organizations new path. music on the Britt hill. For the 2011 summer pop season, perWe knew we needed to change some concert average attendance was 1,550, the things to build a better future for Britt highest-per-concert average since 2003, and our supporters, and were very and an increase of 12% grateful for the way over 2010. Overall total the public responded attendance was just to these changes. We over 62,000, up 15% are now on the right from last year. Out of path. Even with this 40 concerts on the Britt progress, however, hill, eight concerts sold its important for out completely, with people to realize we many others generating have a ways to go on large audiences. that path to regain Executive Director Jim our financial footing Fredericks commented, as an organization. Review publishers, Jo & Whit Parker with As we celebrate our In 2011, we continued Smokey Robinson at the final performance 50th season in 2012, to build audience with of the 2011 Britt Season. shows that appealed to well look forward a broad spectrum of musical tastes. Sharing to a year of celebrating, and building the Britt Experience with newcomers is community support. a big win for us. Several of the shows Britt Festivals invites audiences that appealed to new audiences, like The and artists to celebrate the joy of live Decemberists, Sara Bareilles and the John performance, the power of community Butler Trio, also sold well to our traditional and the magic of the Britt Experience. core audience. That was a big plus. Now we Through ongoing education and audience have to build on that and continue to grow development programs, Britt connects our community support. audiences to the inspirational power of Ticket sales cover just over 60% classical music, and helps new generations of Britts operating expenses for the of listeners discover the wonder of music pops season, and 33% for the Classical and performance. In addition to presenting Festival. In an effort to close the gap concerts, Britt Festivals maintains an between operational expenses and education program through the Britt ticket revenue, key changes were made Institute. Established in 1985, the Britt this year, including restructuring the Institute hosts a variety of programs Britt membership benefits program, including summer camps, workshops, and revamping and expanding elementary school activities, lectures and concessions offerings. meet the artist opportunities.

statement that stays with the visitor. If you remember, when a couple of store fronts are blank, it stands out and renders the bigger picture less effective. Plan now, budget the time and resources and give the fire department volunteers a call to have the greens put up on your store front. Several of us put our own dcor up, some hire someone to put them up... but let's not turn out the lights during November and December as we each offer our unique store gifts and services to those who visit our town. The Chamber invites you to join us at our monthly general meetings, at the Bella Union. Held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm, we offer a relaxed and informative time to socialize and connect with the business community. See you October 13th! For information on the Jacksonville Chamber or to join, please contact the visitors center at 185 N Oregon St., or call the office at 541-8998118. chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org

The Jacksonville Fire Department sells and distributes Christmas Garland, Bows & Wreaths. See ad pg. 8.

History Saturday in the CemeteryJoin the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery for the next History Saturday tour on Saturday, October 8 when we will visit the two Sections of Red Men, the Improved and Independent Orders. Learn a little history of these fraternal organizations and then tour both Sections and visit some of the grave sites of those resting under the Madrones. Tour departs at 10:00AM from the Sextons Tool House where your Docents will meet you and guide you up to the Red Men Sections of the cemetery. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour is free and donations are always appreciated and help support restoration and educational projects. Check out our website at: www.friendsjvillecemetery.org for complete details. Call 541 826-9939 with questions.

Medford Food Project: Neighbors Helping NeighborsIf you havent heard about it, the enlist their neighbors to become long-term Medford Food Project is responsible for donors. The neighbors commit to giving those bright green bags you see every two food every two months, which provides months around town. It is a very simple food pantries with a steady, year-round way for you to help out people in our supply of food, and provides the donors town and valley who need some help. with the ongoing satisfaction of making a You simply take a real difference. Donors green bag and each also get to know their time you go to the neighbors, which store, buy an extra builds a powerful non-perishable item sense of community. or two and put it in Everyone wins. the bag. Once every Jacksonville two months, after you currently has around have placed a full bag 20 Neighborhood on your front porch, Coordinators and your neighborhood Jacksonville residents coordinator picks it have been doing a up and leaves you an great job contributing. empty bag. Its that We have many more simpleand what a neighborhoods difference it's making. to cover. Why The Carriage Estates Team (L-R) ,Evon The food project started not become a Zerr, Vicki Wilson (NC) and Rene Joy. in Medford just six Neighborhood months ago and so far, weve collected Coordinator yourself and ask your around 100,000 pounds of food that has neighbors and friends to participate? been distributed to more than 20 food Youll find it very easy and fulfilling. banks and food kitchens in the valley. To find out how to become a Neighborhood The Food Project is a new paradigm Coordinator, please contact one of Jacksonvilles for food banksit's a donor drive, not District Coordinators: Jerrine Rowley 541-702a food drive. Rather than asking for 2223, Faye Haynes 541-899-5996 or one-time contributions of food, volunteers www.medfordfoodproject.com.

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Garden of the Monthby Kay FaughtMy Neighbor's Gardenn Jacksonville, with 140+ master gardeners and amazing gardens, its nice to reflect on the simple beginnings and joys of ones first planted garden during youth. This months' garden celebrates two young people who epitomize the beginning joy of gardening and their love of sharing it. Josh Sherman and Stephanie Grounds, married only a short time, have common hearts when it comes to gardening. They moved from Colorado seeking jobs and a warmer gardening climate. Luckily, they found an affordable rental here in Jacksonville and now love the quieter small town environment. Their new home is part of an apartment complex on C Street in the historic core. After moving in, they thought the central, common expanse of lawn needed to be broken up and discussed the idea of building raised beds with other tenants. Although the response was not the enthusiastic one hoped for, neighbors have helped a bit and assisted with watering duty when Josh and Stephanie are away from Jacksonville. Stephanie has encouraged everyone to help themselves to the herbs, which many have done, sharing in the harvest and fulfilling her dream of community gardening. Even with the initial lackluster response, Stephanie and Josh forged on. Using old Jacksonville bricks found piled beside the building complex, they created a circular raised bed by covering an old oak stump in the yard. Next, Josh built three raised wood beds in front of their place. Soon, more found bricks were used to create edging along a weedinfested bed that was lining a fence. While cleaning out the bed, they found peonies and sweet peas, and then added bulbs and sedumsone of Stephanie's garden favorites! Stephanie adores the textures of sedums, succulents, and the variety of hens and chicks. Youll find them tucked everywhere along with pots of succulents that dot her front walk and rest on stumps and chairs. She estimates she now has about 30 kinds, many of which will nest inside her home to winter over. The couples front door has two small beds on both sides. Two rhododendrons, once sheltered by shade trees, are now flourishing. Soon, they will be joined bymore online

Rain Gardeningby Michael FlahertySustainable design begins with a mindset of balance. No more must be removed than can be replenished; the needs of today must not sacrifice the needs of tomorrow. When it comes to designing a residential landscape, this involves creating a design which serves the needs and desires of the homeowner while contributing to the health of the local ecosystem. Its understandable that one might wonder how a single person or a single home can make a dent in the larger and very daunting challenge of cleaning up our polluted environment. After all, you might say, we just want a pretty garden to enjoy, some birds and butterflies and a place to relax. What if you could have it all, a beautiful garden and a sense of pride in playing a part to improve our world? Build a rain garden. A rain garden is one of the best and easiest ways the average homeowner can contribute to improving the quality and abundance of our most precious resource: clean water. On the average residential lot, most water that falls in a given rain or snow event runs over impervious surfaces such as rooftops, driveways, paths and even lawns. The accumulated toxins from these surfaces, made up of oil, pesticides, fertilizer, pet waste, eroded soils and assorted chemicals flows with runoff into the storm drain and eventually finds its way, untreated, into our local streams and lakes. Not much fun to think about, and even less fun to deal with on the back end with rising water treatment costs, not to mention the damage done to local plants and wildlife. A rain garden? Sounds simple, but what is it? In essence, a rain garden is a shallow depression located near sources of rainfall runoff around your home. This runoff is collected from impervious surfaces and directed into the rain garden. The rain garden is essentially a planted biological filter. With a size of 100 to 300 square feet, the average residential rain garden can collect thousands of gallons of rainwater from a given rain event and hold it, along with its attendant pollutants, while it slowly infiltrates the water deep into the soil. This water becomes available not only to the plants in your rain garden but other nearby plants, shrubs and trees. When the garden is planted with species that are either native or well adapted to our environment, the plant roots grow deep and decrease the need for additional irrigation down the road. Extensive, healthy root systems, along with soil and mulch, serve to break up toxins into their basic inert components, rendering them harmless. This clean, fresh water then sinks in to recharge our local groundwater supply, a resource that is also in short supply. Why build a rain garden? Because youll be doing your part to keep fresh water where in belongs, on the land where it falls to serve the immediate environment. Youll also be keeping pollutants out of our lakes and rivers, protecting our local wildlife. Not to mention that youll have a beautiful garden, one that provides habitat for birds and beneficial insects and a home for a range of plants that provide color and interest in every season. Youll have a garden that is the envy of your neighborhood, one that improves the resale value of your home (an investment of time and money that almost always pays for itself) and is an example of how a modicum of environmental consciousness can have important and wideranging effects. Who knows, you may even inspire your neighbors to build a rain garden of their own. Michael Flaherty is the owner of Veridian Designs, a residential landscape design and construction firm with a focus on sustainable design. Visit his website at www. veridiandesigns.com or call (541) 840-3360 for more information.

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sun-loving plants. Portulaca and sedums dot the beds and are slowly creating their own design. Next to the door entry, a climbing vine with a large cucumber atop, meets you face-to-face! A volunteer squash plant edges the walkway, offering a pending surprise as to the fruit it will bear. Anxious to find out what kind of squash it will produce, Stephanie suspects the plant emerged from her compost. Josh and Stephanie are dedicated to gardening, having hauled in bag after bag of soil and supplementing it with homemade compost. They are also enjoying the garden harvest of gourds, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplant, and peas so far. Additionally, they have an abundance of herbs, found anywhere there is sun. So far, the favorite harvest item has been the pie pumpkins. Josh smiles when he talks about how great Stephanie's pumpkin pie tastes! Both have already discovered gardening frustrations and regrets. Raccoons have torn the netting over their raised beds so they are working on a stronger defensive approach heading into fall planting! They also regret building the beds where they did since two trees, initially small, have grown and are shading the veggies. Despite clipping and trimming, Josh knows he will need to relocate and rebuild the beds or come up with other options. This couple's approach is evident along C Street where, last year during street renovations, a wide, raised bed was created between the sidewalk and the street. Josh and Stephanie saw an opportunity when they rescued patches of overcrowded purple iris plants and bulbs that had been languishing beside the apartment building. They planted them in the street side bed and are now looking forward to watching them bloom this coming spring. In the process of transplanting the purple iris, Stephanie and a neighbor with an abundance of yellow iris, worked out a mutually-beneficial bulb trade. Soon, both Stephanie and her neighbors garden will bloom purple and yellow, creating even more color for all to enjoy. I was interested in discovering Josh and Stephanie's favorite time in the garden, as they have no deck, patio or courtyard. Josh smiled and said that Garden - Cont'd. on Pg. 25

The Plastic Round-up is October 14-15: A Unique, Annual Opportunity to Recycle PlasticsThe Jackson County Plastic Roundup is a recyclers dream-come-true. While excellent curbside programs are available to recycle household items year-round, they do not accept most plastics used in our homes, businesses and gardens on a daily basis. Plastic grocery bags, snack food bags, bubble wrap and shrink wrap, for example, can all be recycled, but not at the curb. As technology changes, we find ourselves with VHS tapes, 8-track cassettes and old discs taking up valuable space in our closets and drawers. When plastic hangars, kid pools and laundry baskets break, they are usually bound for the landfill. But not in Jackson County! Now in its 4th year, the Plastic Roundup provides an outlet for a long list of plastic items. The event will take place Friday and Saturday, Oct 14-15, 9:00am4:00pm at two locations: Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road in Central Point, and the Ashland National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main Street in Ashland. At the 2010 Plastic Round-up, over 25 tons of plastic were diverted from the landfill in just two days. Jackson County Master Recyclers provide volunteer service at the event, processing mountains of materials for recycling, making the event a success. There will be a fee of $5.00 for residential cars and pick-up trucks; the fee for businesses and large loads is $5.00 per yard. Clean plastic should be sorted into 3 categories: soft plastic, hard plastic and nursery plastic. Items NOT accepted include vinyl, metal parts, rubber and Styrofoam. A list of acceptable items and more instructions are online at www.jcrecycle.org. Submitted by Jackson County SMARTWorks

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CALENDAR - OCTOBER 2011 So. Oregon Artist Resource (SOAR) Art Event Calendar. See ad page 9. October: KEN GREGG ART EXHIBIT AT LAN GALLERY. Saturday, October 1, 8:00am-5pm : CERT TRAINING, 155 S. 2nd, Central Point. See article on page 6 of our September 2011 issue at JacksonvilleReview.com. Saturday, October 1, 9:00am-Noon : CEMETERY CLEANUP, Jacksonville Historic Cemetery. See article on page 7. Thursday, October 13, 7:30pm: INDOOR CONCERT "RAINING JANE," Britt Stage. For details, visit www.Brittfest.org. Friday, October 14, 10:00am-2:00pm: STRAW PRESSING, Hanley Farm. See article on page 24. Friday & Saturday, October 14 &15, 9:00am-4:00pm: 2011 PLASTIC ROUNDUP. See ad and article on page 13. Friday & Saturday, October 14 &15, 4:00-7:30pm: MEET THE PIONEERS, Jacksonville Historic Cemetery. See ad on page 7 and article on page 15. Saturday, October 15, 9:00am: APPLEGATE TRAILS ASSOCIATION ART HIKE, Bunny Meadows Parking Lot. See article on page 9. Saturday, October 15, 11:00am-4:00pm: SCARECROW FEST, Hanley Farm. See article on page 24. Friday, October 21, 5:00-7:00pm: DOLL MAKER, ANN WECHLO, Creators Gallery and Art Center. See ad on page 29. Friday, October 21, 7:00pm: CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT AT OLD CITY HALL, "The Haunting." See article on pa