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L
ast year, my Jacksonville Christmas "wish
list" included softer seating at Old City Hall, a
banner holiday sales season for our downtown
merchants, James Taylor to play Britt, an end to our
public safety funding funk, and the disappearance of
large trucks from the historic core. My scorecard ended
up 3-2: a friend gifted me with an inflatable seat cushion,
the shopping season was slightly better than expected, JT
played Britt (Lithia, not Britt Hill), funding public safety
seems lost in city council limbo-land, and large trucks
continue to roll through town!
Another year has passed and my sore back and I are
again encouraging you to heed the call and "shop local"
whenever possible. Please read Mayor Garrett’s columns
on this subject. As for funding the "fire side" of public
safety, don’t worry, the topic will consume countless
words in 2010! I’m sorry to report that the rumbling
trucks have been replaced by a greater threat to our town
– increased OHV use in the 1800 acre watershed to the
west of town. In 2010, I’m hopeful the city council will opt
for long term stewardship of land and trees rather than a
short term cash grab.
As we wrangle with old and new issues and work
toward reasonable solutions, one thing remains constant
– Jacksonville, Oregon is a nice place to live! Others are
taking note, as evidenced by this summer’s Budget Travel
Annie’s Antics
by Annie Parker
decided that allowing that
Magazine’s designation as “One of America’s Coolest
Small Towns.” In the coming years, I believe the quality of
life here will continue to improve as new faces arrive and
the army of citizen-volunteers put their passion to work
helping others in the community. Over Thanksgiving,
I had the privilege of showing my out-of-town guests
around town and was amazed by how many times I said,
“Yeah, volunteers make that happen, and that happen and
that happen.”
On balance, 2009 was a good year here at the Review.
Despite the unexpected loss of my dear friend, Bethany,
the year had some bright spots. The Review’s circulation
and readership continues to grow each month - this is a
work in progress and one heck of a learning experience,
for sure. Changes included Stacy Van Voorhees taking
the reins as the graphics editor, The Review moving into a
larger office and the addition of new content. The Review
will be off for January and won’t publish an issue until
February 1. During my time off, I’ll be retooling a few
things here at work, relaxing and rejuvenating.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Finally,
I’d like to thank all of my generous advertising clients
and passionate contributing writers for helping make
the Review a vital part of Our Small Town with Big
Atmosphere.

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THANK YOU
TO
Our Contributors:
Loretta A. Ascencio
Chris Arnold
Anne Billeter
Mary Ann Carlson
Julie Danielson
Linda DeWald
Terry & Paula Erdmann
Kate Ingram Flaherty
Bruce Garrett
Katharine Gracey
Devin Hull
Constance Jesser
Darla Jochum
Carolyn Kingsnorth
Margaret LaPlant
Louise Lavergne
Debbie Luetkenhoelter
Anne McAlpin
Linda Meyers
Carol Jo Pettit
Kathy Tiller
Cheryl Von Tress
James Ward
H
i again. This
column is
dedicated to
my good friend, Bethany,
who passed away recently.
I sure will miss my Aunt
Bethany – she loved me and
always surprised me with
yummy and awesome treats
& toys. Right now, I’m sure
she’s walking through the
woods somewhere with
her beloved dog, Pico at
her side. Bethany loved my
column and enjoyed a good
laugh… so here it goes – in
honor of my friend.
I have an issue with
things new and different in
my world, which was very
evident on Halloween. I was
shocked when my mom
popped out of the bedroom
with bright red hair and
this black pointy thing on
her head…WELL! This was
not right, and I told her so
– over and over and over
again until she took the wig
and witch hat off! Then, I
hairy wig and black hat to
rest on top of her dresser
was totally unacceptable –
so I barked and barked until
she hid them in the closet.
What WAS she thinking?
Next, we went for a walk
in the rain – which I don't
like - and THEN she opened
this huge, dome-shaped
thing over her head! Oh, my
gosh – totally unacceptable.
It really freaked me out. I
would have bolted for home
if I wasn’t tethered to her on
the darned leash. And even
though she made me heel
the whole way home, I kept
a wary eye on that thing, let
me tell you.
I hope you all have a
wonderful Holiday Season
– remember us doggies and
cats for all those wonderful
presents! Keep Bethany and
her family and friends in
your hearts – and share your
love with everyone close
to you – and perhaps some
strangers, too.
Happy
Holidays
&
Happy
New Year
to You
and Yours!

Photo Contributors:
Carolyn Kingsnorth
David Gibb
245 N. 5th Street
541-899-0255 ~ www.magnolia-inn.com
Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends
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Bed Tax Grants Awarded Local Budget-Friendly

Following the recommendation of the
Transient Lodging Tax Committee, the
City Council awarded the following bed
preparation of a self-guided DVD tour,
and $7,500 to the Chamber of Commerce Gift Ideas Under $15
for permanent lighting of historic by Anne McAlpin, Travel Expert

tax grants in November:
$3,500 to the City of Jacksonville to
promote the upcoming Oregon 150th
celebration, $175 for annual maintenance
of the Historic Cemetery website,
$1,200 to the Chamber of Commerce for
buildings for Victorian Christmas. Bed
tax funds are collected by the city from
all lodging operators and awarded twice
yearly as grants for activities / programs
that increase the number of overnight
stays in Jacksonville.
— Holiday Hours —
Friday - Saturday
6am to 8pm
D
id you know that the number
one activity on vacation is
shopping? Having traveled to
76 countries with a limited amount of
time in each place, I’ve learned to be an
expert speed shopper. My mission: In
under 30 minutes, could I
shop locally and find unique
gifts…and on a budget?
The result: Yes! Spending
an average of 4 min. in 8
stores, I discovered a variety
of great budget-friendly
gifts, all for under $15. And
Jacksonville’s free parking
stretched my budget even
further - Gotta love J’ville!
Scheffel’s Toys: Give
the “Gift of Travel” with a
Ravensburger Puzzle $14.95.
From Tuscan Landscapes
to Neuschwanstein Castle,
these quality puzzles are a
wonderful way to entertain
guests and share travel
stories. Children’s gifts
include finger puppets & the
largest Playmobil™ selection
on the West Coast. Complimentary gift
wrapping!
Blue Door Garden Store: You don’t
have to be a gardener to appreciate
everything Blue Door has to offer. One of
their top selling gift items: Wind Chimes.
My favorite is the popular Woodstock™
Acorn Chime Bell at just $12.95.
years ago that I’m thrilled to find locally:
Stroopwafel. These syrup waffles are made
from two thin layers of baked batter with
a caramel-like syrup filling in the middle.
Available in a decorator tin for $7.95.
Tip: Place one on top of a hot cup of tea
for a decadent treat!
Pico’s Worldwide:
The entire store is
Fair-trade, including
Zuluglass Necklaces
and Bracelets
handcrafted by the
Maasai Women of
Kenya for just $8.50.
These natural grass
beads are dyed
in rich hues and
combined with Czech
glass beads to create
beautiful jewelry.
Teens love the Wakami
bracelets starting at
just $2.50.
Gary West Meats:
Best known for
Photo by David Gibb their world famous
Jerky, bundle a trio of
Traditional, Cajun, Teriyaki or Cracked
Black Pepper, each $4.50. And…for your
doggie friends, Gus’s Dog Jerky is the
perfect gift for the pampered pet $5.00. They
also carry a huge selection of stone ground
mixes from the world famous Butte Creek
Mill, including my favorite, Dark Chocolate
& Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Mix $8.45.

Happy Holidays! GoodBeans Farmhouse Treasures: Everyone needs

Roasting On An
Open Fire
First Street Cafe Organic Soups
Homemade & Served Daily
Free Wi-Fi
Sit & Talk • Read a Book
Handmade Bagels & Treats
GoodBean Coffee
541.899.8740
Located a block from Britt
165 S. Oregon St. • Jacksonville, Oregon
a little “bling” and Georgie Girl Jewelry
is just the ticket. Inspired by her mothers’
love of costume jewelry, Kelly carries a
wide selection of irresistible bracelets,
necklaces & earrings starting at $8.95.
Pot Rack: Make cooking fun with
Mario Batali (or at least his utensils). His
Measuring Prep Spoon Set is only $7 –
creatively designed with magnets to keep
the spoons nestled and neat in kitchen
drawers. Or pick up his 5 piece Measuring
Prep Bowls & feel like you’re cooking on
The Food Network for $12.95. In beautiful
fall colors with no wrapping needed! Just
tie on a bow & you’re good to go.
Jacksonville Mercantile: Specialty
foods make perfect gifts anytime! One of
my favorite treats I discovered in Holland
Carefree Buffalo: If you feel like straying
from my “budget list,” The Pong™ is a
brand new protective I-Phone case which
provides 60% reduction in cell phone
radiation. Available in green & black $59.95.
This is the hottest product of the holidays!
Willowcreek Gifts: Indulge yourself
with Indulge™ Moisturizing Massage
Candles for $13.95. These multipurpose,
soy-based candles moisturize your skin &
work as a massage oil are made in Central
Point and are available in a variety of scents.
Anne McAlpin has cruised through the
Panama Canal 98 times and now makes
Jacksonville her home. She has been a featured
guest on Oprah(R) and is the author of Pack It
Up. For more great tips (like how she traveled
to Italy for 10 days with just a carry-on bag)
check out www.packitup.com.
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CITY HALL HAPPENINGS

A Few Minutes with From the Firehouse to
the Mayor Your House
by Bruce Garrett by Fire Chief, Devin Hull
Tips for a Fire-Safe Christmas

T
It is the time of year when the words “Shop Locally” are more often heard. With the holidays he holiday season just wouldn't Buying a Christmas Tree
just around the corner, shopping locally makes sense for a number of reasons. A quick Google be the same without the magic Did you know that your choice
search on “shopping locally” will result in 316 MILLION sites. Here are ten reasons why of twinkling lights and glowing of Christmas tree could affect its
shopping locally makes good sense candles. Unfortunately, the magic of the flammability factor? Older, dried-out
season is anything but magical when trees ignite and burn much faster than
Number 10. Be “Green,” you save time and gas by shopping locally, fires disrupt our lives. According to the freshly-cut and well-hydrated trees. Keep
Number 9. One dollar spent at a locally owned business will return five times that U.S. Fire Administration, more than the following in mind:
amount within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchase of 400 people lose their lives each year • Before taking a Christmas tree home,
materials and supplies at other independent businesses. due to holiday fires. To help keep your make sure needles are fresh, green, and
Number 8. Local businesses add character, diversity, and add life to historic family safe this year, here are some basic firmly attached to the branches. Bend
buildings, Christmas safety tips. the needles between your fingers – if they
Number 7. Local businesses offer personalized attention. Shopping locally means Lights and Decorations break, the tree is too dry. Check that the tree
being greeted by people who know you and your family, • When shopping, purchase only UL- trunk’s cut surface is sticky to the touch. As
Number 6. Small businesses employ fifty percent of the country’s workforce, listed lights, decorations and extension cords. a final precaution, pick the tree up vertically
Number 5. Small businesses have generated 60 to 80 percent of net new jobs •For outdoor lighting, use lights and and tap the trunk against the ground; if
annually, decorations with an outdoor use rating. Use needles fall off, move-on to another tree.
Number 4. Local businesses can offer hard to find items not carried in chain stores, of indoor-only products outside can result in • As a general rule, Christmas trees with
Number 3. Local businesses contribute to the long-term viability of the community, electric shock and fire hazards. thicker needles take longer to dry out, so a
Number 2. Local businesses donate goods and services to local non-profits, and, • If you’re in doubt as to whether light robust variety like the Noble Fir is a good
Number 1. Each time you choose to spend your dollars at a local, independent
strings are rated for indoor or outdoor use, choice.
business, you are voting for the continued strength and vitality of our community.
just check the color-coded UL mark on the • If you opt for an artificial tree, be sure
product’s package. A green holographic UL that it’s flame retardant.
"For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, sixty to eighty percent returns to the
mark says, “indoors only, please,” while a Setting-Up Your Christmas Tree
community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures." It just makes sense to shop locally.
red mark indicates that the product is safe How you set up and care for your tree
If there is an item you want but cannot find just ask your local businesses. They excel in
for both indoor and outdoor use. effects how long it will last, how beautiful it
customer service.
• Whether they’re brand-new or used, will stay, and, ultimately, how safe it will be
Enjoy the holidays and “Shop Locally!” inspect all lights, electric decorations in your home.
and extension cords for damage to wire • Before putting your new tree in a stand,
Former Mayor Lewis New SOHS Trustee insulation, plugs, and bulbs. If the damage cut a couple of inches from the bottom of
James Lewis, former mayor of Architecture and Review Committee. can be repaired (i.e. broken bulbs replaced), the trunk to expose fresher (and far more
Jacksonville, has been elected to the Lewis says he’s glad to serve in do not use the item until the repair has been absorbent) wood. This improves water
board of trustees of the Southern Oregon this time of transition. “I believe the made. If cords and plugs are damaged, intake, making it harder for your tree to
Historical Society. long-term fiscal sustainability of the discard and replace the decoration. catch fire.
Lewis, president of the Rogue Valley organization depends on passage of • Always unplug lights before changing • Tree stands should have a capacity of
Council of Governments and Parks and a Heritage District measure. We must bulbs, replacing fuses, or making any other at least one gallon, which is the amount of
Recreation commissioner for the City of convince the county commissioners repairs. water that the average 6-foot Christmas tree
Ashland, is a graduate of the College of to allow the electorate a vote on this • Make sure wattage ratings of can consume per day. Generally, live trees
William and Mary and has a law degree matter, and we must educate and enlist replacement bulbs match those of the light require one quart of water for every inch of
from Marshall-Wythe School of Law. He the children and parents of our region strand. Using a bulb with too high a wattage trunk diameter.
is a retired U.S. Navy captain who serves in approving such a measure. We will can cause the light string to overheat, • Water live Christmas trees daily.
on the Jackson County Veterans Advisory have to demonstrate the relevance of our creating a fire risk. • Position trees a minimum of 3 feet from
Committee.In addition to his tenure as history as it applies to the present and • Plug-in each set for about 10 to 15 candles, fireplaces, space heaters, radiators,
mayor of Jacksonville, Lewis also served future life in the region to enlist broad minutes and place them on a fire-resistant heat vents, and other heat sources.
on Jacksonville's City Council from citizen support.” surface to make sure the lights don't melt
1986-2009 and on Jacksonville's Historic or smoke. See Fire - Page 9

Chamber Survey
This is the beginning of the extended
Holiday season. The Jacksonville Chamber
of Commerce wishes you all a happy,
joyous and fruitful Victorian Christmas, as
well as a productive New Year!
The Chamber is soliciting your
opinions about how we can better serve
you. The Survey is open to all Chamber
members, as well as to anyone in the
local community who may be interested
in filling it out. All responses are
JACKSONVILLE OFFICE HOURS
CITY OFFICE
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:00pm
MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK
Monday - Friday: 1pm - 4pm
POLICE BLOTTER (Jacksonville Police Department)
A consolidated report based on type of calls & number of incidences
From October 21, 2009 through November 24, 2009
Call Type - Total Calls
Alarm - False - 6
All Other - Trespass - 1
Animal Problem - 2
Assault - Simple Assault - 1
Assist- Other Government Agency - 16
Assist - Other Law Enforcement
Agencies - 26
Assist - Public - 25
Burglary - Residence - 3
Civil Complainant - 1
Counterfeiting / Forgery - 1
County / City Ordinance - 13
Custody - Detox / Mental - 2
Disturbance / Noise - 2
confidential. We have set up an online
Watershed Town Hall Update
survey to assure that the local community A capacity crowd packed the library’s
and businesses, whether Members or not, Naverson room on November 12 for the
may participate in the survey. A special city’s first town hall meeting to discuss
thanks to Betty Works, at Segway of the future of Jacksonville’s 1800-acre
Jacksonville for all of her time and energy watershed. Participants included almost
in creating the survey and the means 100 members of the public, city staff, city
of assuring its confidentiality. You may councilors and representatives of the
access the survey at: Motorcycle Riders Association (MRA).
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/175440/ Currently, the city is considering a land
jacksonville-chamber-survey sale/swap of a 40 acre MRA parcel in
the lower section of the watershed. That
parcel includes a parking lot/staging
area with connective riding trails that
PLANNING DEPARTMENT would be exchanged for up to 800 acres
Monday, Tuesday & Friday of city-owned land at the western reaches
9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm of the watershed. The staging area is
Wednesday: 9am to 12pm surrounded by the Jacksonville Forest
Thursday - Closed Park, comprising the lower half of the
watershed, just west of Mary Ann Drive/
Reservoir Road off Hwy. 238.
At the direction of City Council, City
Administrator, Paul Wyntergreen,
arranged the town hall to gather citizen
input and determine what further
information would be needed to make
Drug Law Violation - 2 a decision on the issue. Wyntergreen
DUII - 2 began the meeting with a brief geography
Fugitive - 1 and history overview of the watershed,
Identity Theft -1 detailing key issues and options facing
Larceny - 3 management and/or retention of the
MVA Non-Injury Prop-Damage - 3 land. The presentation stressed the city’s
Non-Criminal Domestic Distrubance - 1 need to find a solution for its aging and
Runaway - 1 deteriorating dam and spillway. Mayor
Attempted / Threat of Suicide - 4 Garrett reiterated that failure of the dam
Suspicious - 52 poses a major downstream flooding threat
Traffic Crime - DWS/Revoked - Misdem - 4 to downtown and that the city has been
noticed by the state that it must repair the
Traffic / Roads - 6
dam and spillway. Estimates range from
Vandalism - 2
$300,000-$1,000,000 with options ranging
Warrent - 2
from replacement to notching of the dam.
Other issues surrounding the upper
watershed land that were discussed
included: benefits/costs of a sale vs.
retention of the land, fire suppression
costs/needs, law enforcement needs,
road impact, erosion/silting concerns,
sound levels from OHVs, volunteer
management options, impact on fish/
wildlife, benefits of a conservation
easement, development potential of
timber and residential building areas, and
OHV impact on the newly established
Forest Park.
Several citizens questioned why an
earlier petition signed by a majority of
Jacksonville residents not to sell-off any
watershed land was being ignored by
staff and council. They reminded council
that selling-off land was an irreversible
decision and that OHV use near
Jacksonville’s city boundary and historic
core represented a conflict with quality
of life. Degradation of property values
due to encroaching OHV use was also
voiced. Members of the MRA responded
to those concerns by pointing-out that the
watershed and surrounding area has been
a co-mingled use area for many years
and that OHV use was not going away.
As such, MRA representatives called for
working-out a solution that would benefit
both groups. All in all, the first town hall
meeting was cordial and productive.
The next watershed town hall has not
yet been scheduled. Please check the city
website at www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.
com, the city posting boards and the
Review for an announcement.
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LETTERS
The Watershed: Asset or Liability?
On November 12, a special meeting
held in the Naverson Room at the library
inaugurated a discussion of the proposed
sale of 880 acres of Watershed property
to the Motorcycle Riders Association.
The conversation between City staff and
the large crowd of residents who had
gathered to participate in the discussion
resulted in a list of issues which will be
consolidated for future meetings. One
thing became quite clear during the
discussion: The Watershed property is
usually looked upon by the City staff
as a liability that is shown on a spread
sheet listing man hours spent by city
staff and the hourly costs. It is viewed as
a rather heavy burden on city finances
and a potential threat because of issues
concerning the dam. This thinking looks
at one aspect and tends to blind us to
the flip side of the equation – the asset
possibilities.
The greatest asset of the watershed
property is that it functions as a barrier
protecting Jacksonville from heavier
inroads by OHV users. That there has
been some damage is undeniable – a
visit to the area around the old dam
is convincing evidence of that. Our
ownership of the land does, however,
prevent greater damage. The original
proposal to exchange a forty acre parcel of
MRA-owned land adjacent to the Forest
Park for land that connects to MRA land
to the north is a positive step for both
parties in that it concentrates motorized
recreation in one area. We must not lose
sight of the ongoing plans by the BLM to
develop an OHV park in the Johns Peak
area. Should these efforts be successful,
Jacksonville Employer Sought
Jacksonville can help make a dream
come true for one of its residents. One early
afternoon, I spent some time in Jacksonville
to see if I could get some information
about potential opportunities for a young
man that I have been working with. After
reading the Jacksonville Review, I decided
it may be a good move to call the Review
publisher, Whitman Parker. After learning
of Matt’s need, Whit suggested I write this
letter. Matt is a 27-year-old Jacksonville
community member who is excited to put
his skills to work for a local company that
has a need for an enthusiastic, dedicated
and reliable worker. Matt is most happy
when he is working.
He is skilled in many areas regardless of
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one access to that park could be a straight
run through Jacksonville.
This, however, is only the beginning
of the list of assets. New technology
and changes in residential building
present new opportunities. By using the
concept of ‘cap and trade’ as a tool to cut
greenhouse emissions and thereby have
a positive effect on climate is just one
potential economic benefit of keeping
the watershed intact. Land to the north
of the watershed is already being sold as
building sites and there is every reason
to think that the land owned by the city
would be valuable for the same purpose.
Basic to many of these possibilities
is the development of Conservation
Easements (CE’s). While a complete
discussion of CE’s would require an
article devoted to that subject alone,
most citizens of Jacksonville are familiar
with the concept for the same tool that
enabled the preservation of more than
320 acres for the Jacksonville Woodlands
Association. CE’s in the watershed would
allow the city to apply for grants to do
work that needs to be done, including
work to repair the dam.
All of the possibilities require us to
plan, cooperate and maintain an open
mind. At the end of the road, there is an
asset that will provide income over the
years and remain in our possession. The
result will be an asset that greatly exceeds
the one million dollars being offered by
the MRA.
Joyce Coleman
Former Jacksonville
City Counselor.
his blindness. His skills include excellent
computer use with adaptive screen
reading software, radio broadcasting
and telephone work. He is efficient with
his manual dexterity and he enjoys
manufacturing, production and packaging.
Matt is eager to learn new things most of
which he picks up easily.
He is an active participant in Special
Olympics. He participates in swimming,
track, skiing, ice skating and bowling.
Sharon Bryson
Consultant Diversified Employment
Services Connecting Unique Employees to
Outstanding Employers - (541) 890-1784.
Christmas Presents for Jacksonville
Santa Claus has come early for
Jacksonville this year, bringing two
grants to the City to kick off Jacksonville’s
celebration of its 150th Anniversary of
incorporation. Both grants celebrate
and honor City “father” Peter Britt. A
partnership grant with the Jacksonville
Boosters Club will assist in the restoration
of the Britt Park Lower Gardens; a
partnership grant with Britt Festivals will
enhance the Main and 1st Street access to
the Britt Park Upper Gardens, home of the
Britt Festivals amphitheater.
Peter Britt was a prominent and
innovative Southern Oregon pioneer.
Although perhaps best known as a
photographer and artist, Britt was an avid
gardener and is credited with founding
Southern Oregon’s commercial orchard,
viticulture, and ornamental horticulture
Bigham Knoll to Host December 8 Blood Drive
Many of us enjoy the holidays and
view the season as a chance to give
special gifts to close friends and family.
But, many people don’t think about the
one gift we should all be giving, the gift
of life. When you donate blood, you are
giving the ultimate gift, and helping
make it possible for someone else to
spend another holiday with their own
loved ones.
Blood donations typically decline in
December when people are busy with
holiday planning and preparations.
That’s why the Red Cross needs loyal
blood donors this time of year to help
maintain a safe and adequate blood supply
throughout the holidays and year-round.
Since processing and testing blood takes
about 48 hours, blood must be donated
Applegate Food Drive Needs Our Support
On or around December 1st the Mail
Tribune and other local newspapers
will be including a paper bag in their
newspapers marking the start of the
"Grocery Bag Food Drive." We manage
the Applegate Food Pantry and would
greatly appreciate any donations of non-
perishable canned goods - please drop
bags at the Jacksonville Fire Department
Hats off to Awesome Volunteers
The Ladies at Llamas and Llambs wish to
thank all of those volunteers who made
hats and scarves this year for those in
need, as well as those who donated yarn
and cash to support this worthy project.
Between Halloween and Thanksgiving
Day, we have distributed 1350 pieces to
men, women & children through Head
Start of Southern Oregon, St. Vincent de
December 2009 / January 2010
industries. His original gardens started
as utilitarian plantings of pear and apple
trees, grapes and vegetables, evolving
into lavish Victorian gardens documented
by Britt in his photographic work and
featured in Northwest promotional
publications in the late 1800s.
After the family died and Britt’s house
burned, the gardens fell into disrepair. A
$13,333 Oregon Heritage Grant will assist
with implementation of the Britt Park
Master Landscape Plan for conserving
and rehabilitating Britt’s surviving
plant species, reintroducing lost species
that were initially part of his gardens,
and reconstructing pivotal features of
Britt Park. The Heritage Grant will help
underwrite an initial phase, rerouting
access stairs through the Lower Gardens
in order to prepare for the grading of the
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and available well before it’s needed.
Any healthy person age 19 or older
and weighing at least 110 pounds
may be eligible to donate blood. Valid
identification is required for all blood
donations.
All eligible donors are asked to schedule
an appointment to donate blood by calling
Jenny Bateman at (541) 842-2701 or visit
www.givelife and use sponsor code:
jville. For more information about blood
donation, call the American Red Cross at
1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit
givelife.org.
Ashland Partners/Jacksonville
Community Blood Drive – Tuesday,
December 8 from 10 am to 3 pm. Located
at the old school gymnasium - 525 Bigham
Knoll, Jacksonville.
at 108 N. Third St. Cash donations by
check can be made payable to Applegate
Access, P.O. Box 1692, Jacksonville,
Oregon 97530.
Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Arlene & Claude Aron - 846-0380.
Paul, the Gospel Missions in Medford
& Grants Pass, the Boys & Girls Club in
White City & The Salvation Army! We
are so fortunate and proud to live and
work in a community where so many
have truly learned that it is more blessed
to give than to receive.
Nancy O'Connell
Llamas & Llambs
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From the Crow's Nest Pass the Book

by Linda Meyers, City Councilor by Anne Billeter
The Storytelling Guild of Jackson between. Teen books are especially
Gosh, darn it! The reality of life just County is once again collecting gently needed. Share your love of books and
insists that we be pragmatic! used and new children’s books for its reading: donate children’s books to the

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“Pass the Book” program. Each year the Storytelling Guild’s “Pass the Book”
t may be fun to fantasize about a vision will best serve Jacksonville as a
Storytelling Guild distributes children’s program. Questions? Email billeter@
wish list for our town, but, more whole?”
books to agencies in Jackson County to entwood.com.
often than not, those dreams set us Since budget constraints will not
share with the families they serve. From The Storytelling Guild is a group of
up for disappointment when we, at last, allow for the fulfillment of all proposals,
Head Start to the Children’s Advocacy volunteers dedicated to serving the
must face the cash register. creating a priority list is necessary.
Center, from the Dunn House to foster community by providing opportunities
The reality is that a $price$ is attached The Council must ask, “What proposed
children, from the Community Health for children to be exposed to the magic
to most every dream. Eventually, all idea will best satisfy Jacksonville’s needs,
Centers to Healthy Start, last Spring 4,805 of books and the joy of reading. “Pass
residents must ask themselves, “How not only now but into the future?” and
children’s books made their way into the the Book” is just one of their programs.
much am I willing to pay for this “What are residents willing and able to
hands of children They also present
particular dream to become reality?” pay in order to bring a particular dream to
… in their homes, an annual “Book
Very often, people discover they are not fruition?”
in waiting rooms, Walk” fashion
as willing to pay for their vision as they On November 12th, a Town Hall
at Kids Unlimited, show of books
had thought. meeting was held to discuss the City’s
in Juvenile to 3rd graders,
For people who give little thought to 1800 acre watershed property. Members
Detention and the present a weekly
fiscal responsibility or who believe “the of the audience were passionate about the
Juvenile Shelter, preschool
funds will come from somewhere,” the watershed, so I asked if the supporters
at On Track, the storytime at the
direct connection between wish list and were willing to pay an increased park’s
Magdalene House, Medford Library
payment is rarely considered. fee on the water bill to cover the financial
the Providence Wednesdays at
They might be overheard saying, “Oh, burden of the watershed. There was
Birth Place, at 11am, sponsor a
the government will take care of that!” neither a nod of a head nor a word of
Rogue Valley free show at the
forgetting that ‘the government’ is funded support. Curious. . .
Medical Center’s Craterian each
by each citizen’s taxes. Following are proposals from the
Moms and Tots and January, provide
In small citizen wish list that
A special thanks to Ray’s Food Place for Pediatrics, through 24 hour access to
towns, tracing Jacksonville’s Council
taking steps to improve its appearance Jackson County Dial-a-Story at 774-
the connection is facing, today.
along the Fifth Street Gateway! Shopping Health and Human 6439, and provide
between wish list Are you willing
carts have been moved inside and several Services Vital Links a scholarship to
items and each and able to financially
racks that had been blocking the windows program, at Access an RCC student
resident’s wallet is support 24/7 police
have been relocated. Signs have also been food pantries, and passionate about
easily done. There protection and 24/7
moved from the windows, thus opening at North Medford early literacy and/
is no ‘big brother’ fire/emergency
up the market and making it far more High School’s or early childhood
to supply the medical response
inviting! Thanks to store manager, Adam Child Development education. The
financial backing protection? If ‘yes,’
Balero, for his efforts! program. Storytelling Guild
for proposed then how much are
Through the generosity of donors in is best known for the annual Children’s
visions. you willing to pay per month? If ‘no,’ then
every community in Jackson County, Festival. Planning has begun for the 44th
The residents, themselves, via property what level of service are you willing and
and with the support of Jackson County Children’s Festival at the Britt Grounds
taxes, levies, surcharges, bonds, or fees, able to financially support?
Library Services and Umpqua Bank, in Jacksonville in July 2010. Exact dates of
will foot the bill, which, of course, casts Are you willing and able to financially
the Storytelling Guild distributed more the three-day festival will be announced
a whole new light on the amenities the support the construction of a new
books to agencies in the Fall. Several new in January.
residents will consider. community center for residents of all
agencies were happy recipients, including
As City Councilors, we do not have the ages? If ‘yes,’ then are you willing to pass
the Ruch Kids Book Bank and the Butte More information about the
luxury of dreaming. We, instead, have a bond in support of this new facility?
Falls Community/School Partnership. Storytelling Guild is available at
the responsibility of bringing citizen- How much are you willing to pay per
Books may be donated to “Pass the www.storytellingguild.org.
proposed dreams to the checkout stand month?
Book” during the month of January at
where the City’s financial condition often Are you willing and able to financially
all 15 branches of the Jackson County
places a limit on expenditures. support maintaining the City’s 1,800-
Library and at all 8
Unless citizens are willing to make acre watershed and developing a portion
branches of Umpqua Bank
monetary contributions that can support of that watershed into a forest park? If
in Jackson County. Books
their ‘pet projects,’ initially and over time, ‘yes,’ then are you willing to pay a fee to
are needed for all age
and/or are willing to vote in levies that support the development, policing, and
groups, from babies (board
must be renewed and, perhaps, increased on-going maintenance of this park? How
books are very welcome)
every five years, and/or are willing to pass much are you willing to pay each month?
to teens and all ages in
bonds for capital improvements, and/or Are you willing and able to financially
are willing to accept increased surcharges support the construction of a new civic
or fees on their water bills, and/or are able center, a fire station, and/or a police
to secure grants to sustain their dreams station? If
over time—unless they can come up with ‘yes,’ then
the financial backing for their wish list are you
items, they must face the limits of the willing to
City’s budget. pass a bond
Another factor faced by City Councilors to support
is that determining where City monies these new
will be spent does not allow for focusing structures?
on a special interest group’s ‘pet project.’ How much
The question to be addressed, at all are you
times, by the Council must be, “What willing to
proposed
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Joyfull Living
by Louise Lavergne
Living like it matters:
What is JoyFull Living? Living in the
moment for certain but it also requires
acceptance of what is and the courage to
live your life as if each moment were the
last. “True happiness is in the love-stream
that springs from one’s soul; and he who
will allow this stream to run continually
in all conditions of life, in all situations,
however difficult, will have a happiness
which truly belongs to him, whose source
is not without, but within.“ Hazrat Inayat
Khan; Sufi Teacher 1882-1927.
How can we do that in the face of
tragedy and loss? Is joyful Living only
possible when things are going our way?
The loss of a loved one is one of the
greatest challenges, yet it can be a wake
up call. The fact that we are alive means
that we will die. This is the simplest,
most obvious truth of our existence, and
yet very few of us have really come to
terms with it. The loss of our beloved
community member and friend Bethany
Mulholland this past month has given
many of us the opportunity to wake up
to the fact that life is here and now. One
of the passages I was asked by Michael
(Bethany’s husband) to read at her burial
ceremony expresses this beautifully:
"We are travelers on a cosmic journey-
-stardust, swirling and dancing in the
eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life
is eternal. But the expressions of life
are ephemeral, momentary, transient.
Gautama Buddha, the founder of
Buddhism, once said, 'This existence of
ours is as transient as Autumn clouds.
To watch the birth and death of beings is
like looking at the movements of a dance.
A lifetime is like a flash of lightning in
the sky, rushing by like a torrent down
a steep mountain.' We have stopped for
a moment to encounter each other, to
meet, to love, to share. This is a precious
moment, but it is transient. It is a little
parenthesis in eternity. If we share with
caring, lightheartedness, and love, we
will create abundance and joy for each
other. And then this moment will have
been worthwhile." Paulo Coelho; The
Alchemist and Deepak Chopra; The Seven
Spiritual Laws of Success.
The moments we share are precious
and if we can start to live like it matters
then we are stepping into the true
meaning of JoyFull Living. May you
celebrate the true gifts of the holiday
season: goodwill towards each other, the
blessings of togetherness and caring, and
celebrate the Light in your heart. We use a
word for greeting in yoga: “Namaste” My
favorite interpretation is “the Light in my
heart acknowledges or greets the Light
in your heart.” I think that is the true
meaning of the holydays season. So I wish
The Jacksonville Review
you happy holidays, Peace to your heart
and Namaste.
Remember to take time to Breathe. ©
Louise Lavergne 2001-2009
You can review previous articles at
http://joyfull-yoga.com/joyfull-living.htm
www.joyfull-yoga.com; 899-0707
Louise is the owner of JoyFull Yoga
LLC in Jacksonville where she offers
group and private sessions. She is the
yoga provider for Triune Integrative
Medicine in Medford where she works
with patients of Dr. Robin Miller. She
is also a Motivational speaker. She has
been practicing and teaching yoga and
meditation for over 20 years.
Introducing Therapeutic Supportive
Healing, LLC with Christine Everaert,
MS, OTR/L: Occupational Therapist
available Tuesdays & Fridays at Joyfull
Yoga, 235 West Main St Suite C in
Jacksonville. Here is a brief background
introduction that may assist in your
decision to pursue Occupational therapy
with Christine.
At the age of 12, Christine was a
national competitor in gymnastics, living
in Dublin, California. Due to the rigorous
training needed to compete at this level,
Christine had muscle strains, sprains,
broken bones, surgery and, therefore,
spent a lot of time in physical therapy
and athletic training rooms. She learned
early the importance of having a therapist
who could provide her with the proper
evaluation, plan of care and pain relief.
Her desire to become a therapist started.
After obtaining a bachelor degree of
science in kinesiology at the University
of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, she then
earned a master of science degree in
Occupational therapy in Arizona. As an
Occupational therapist, Christine knows
how to alleviate pain relative to athletic,
repetitive use, neurological, postural
injuries, and with pain related diagnoses,
just to name a few. She has worked in
the Rogue Valley in acute and outpatient
hospital settings, skilled nursing facilities
and in hand therapy.
If you are experiencing pain and are not
able to perform activities of daily living,
and want help, request a prescription
from your Doctor for Occupational
therapy and call Christine at 541-621-8674
for an appointment. Therapy services
include: Postural assessment and core
stability retraining, manual therapeutic
intervention to alleviate pain, low
vision and vision therapy relative to
neurological deficits, evaluation of upper
extremity dysfunction and instruction in
adaptive equipment.
Body Language
by Mary Ann Carlson
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
T
he holidays are upon us and
a large number of us will be
traveling by plane. If you’ve
flown anywhere lately, you know how
uncomfortable it can be, regardless of the
length of the trip.
While traveling, here are some tips you
might want to think about. To make your
plane seat more comfortable, use a lumbar
roll, towel roll, or even a rolled up magazine
and place it behind your lower back to help
place the spine in correct posture. Dress
comfortably, dress in loose layers so you
can remove layers if the cabin is too warm
or add clothes to ward off the chill of air
conditioning.
When the seat belt sign is off, get up once
every hour to walk up and down the aisle to
maintain adequate blood circulation to the
legs. Keep in mind, when you book your
seats, exit rows and rows behind partitions
provide more legroom and allow greater
body movement.
Some easy exercises you can do during
the flight to keep your blood flowing in
the legs are heel lifts, toe lifts and ankle
rotations. Do each of them 10 times per leg.
The back can really take a beating if
you fly economy like I usually do. If you
are seated in an exit row and have a bit of
room, sit at the edge of your seat with feet
shoulder width apart, and bend forward
grabbing your heels while gently pulling
down to stretch your back. Hold this
stretch for 15 seconds, and repeat 3 times.
Not, with both hands, grab you left foot
and perform the same stretch with your
body slightly rotated to the left. Hold this
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pay each month?
Now, total up the amounts you have
agreed to pay monthly for each of these
amenities and decide whether or not you
are still willing and able to financially
support the wish list items.
If you need to remove wish list items
from your shopping cart, which items will
you eliminate? That is precisely the task
that faces your City Counselors.
When it appears to you that the Council
is being overly cautious in the proposals
it chooses to support, recognize that the
Council has no choice but to face the
reality of the piggy bank while providing
the services and amenities that best serve
the citizens of Jacksonville as a whole.
Citizens, if you have pet projects you
want moved forward, the first rule of
thumb must be: Do NOT rely on the
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for 15 seconds, and repeat 3 times. Now
switch to the right foot and repeat the
movement. This is called seated flexion.
To stretch the hip and buttocks muscles,
cross one leg over the other, place your
hands around your knee and gently
pull up your leg. Hold for 15 seconds
and repeat 3 times for both legs. Back
extension will feel pretty good about half-
way through your flight. Reach behind
your head, grab the headrest and pull up
to extend your spine. Hold for 15 seconds
and repeat 3 times.
If you have absolutely no room,
pelvic tilts are the stretch for you. Push
your back flat against the seat while
rolling your pelvis backward, holding
for 15 seconds. Repeat 3 times. Another
‘economy seat’ move is the torso twist.
Grab the right side of the seat in front
of you with your left hand and pull to
stretch your torso. Hold for 15 seconds,
then repeat to the left.
By now, you might be getting close to
your destination, hopefully feeling more
stretched out and less lethargic. Don’t
be afraid of what people might think. At
best, you just gave them silent permission
to wiggle around a bit more that they are
used to and at worst, you provided them
with entertainment and made the trip
seem shorter.
Oh, and one more thing, when you
pack, don’t forget to bring your sense of
humor. It will be greatly appreciated and
a gift to all. Happy Holidays!
Mary Ann Carlson is Owner of
The Pilates Studio - 541-899-7703.
City to cover the costs for your proposed
project. The City’s responsibility is to
use City’s funds to handle day-to-day
operations and services.
Form a citizens’ group that supports
your proposal. Go out into the
community, talk up your idea, and get
a long list of supporters to indicate to
the Council the public’s overwhelming
support of the project.
Then, take RESPONSIBILITY for
securing funds for your proposed project:
fund raising events, grant writing,
membership dues, and donation requests.
Be patient! You may not have the
necessary funding overnight; it will take
time to realize your goal.
Gosh darn it! Being pragmatic just isn’t
as much fun as dreaming, is it?
 December 2009 / January 2010
Sociability
by Linda DeWald
Taking Action and Making a Difference
M
ost of us have said it to our
Jacksonville neighbors,
friends, or family: “We should
all get together soon,” but then the months
slip past with no get-togethers in sight.
The best way to transform a good intention
into a reality is with a fun concept and a
little organization. If you are a sociable
person, you can make a positive difference
for your neighborhood or social groups by
orchestrating get-togethers.
There are some basic elements to start.
First, think of an activity. The inspiration
is often driven by the season or weather
and of course your own passion about an
activity. Do you take pleasure in watching
movies at home? Do you have the requisite
half dozen holiday-themed DVD’s? Is it
December? Are most people you know
free on Tuesday nights? It sounds like
a holiday movie night for a few weeks
before Christmas is just the ticket!
You might feel inhibited to organize an
event you are not good at yourself. Have
no fear: you are just gathering people
together. Others will likely have the skills
needed to make the event a success. As
example, currently I’m helping organize
a caroling group in my neighborhood
and I do not have a musical bone in my
body. My role is basically administrative
assistant to the lead singer. I send emails
reminding participants of our song list
and practice nights and that sort of thing.
My role is as the facilitator rather than
a participant. The key to success is to
decide who does what by when to make
it happen, and keep it upbeat and fun.
While the organization part may sound
too much like work for you, it brings
great satisfaction to see the joy materialize
at the event.
If your activity will repeat in the future,
it’s best to make a contact list with all the
participants’ names, emails and telephone
numbers. If it’s a neighborhood activity,
you can go door-to-door to gather the
information. You’ll be surprised how
pleased people are to be contacted, even
if they do not participate. The key is to
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not “push” participation; just give them
the opportunity to chose when an activity
works for their schedule and interest
level. Once you have the participants list
(perhaps create it on an Excel spreadsheet),
you can distribute it so everyone can easily
contact each other for a variety of reasons
in the future. The positive spin-offs are
endless.
If there is not an apparent reason to
limit your invites, it is always nice to
make the group all-inclusive. Try to
include everyone you think might want to
participate. Keep in mind that not every
sociable person will want to participate in
every event, and that’s OK. At least you’ve
extended the offer, and by contacting
them you can learn more about their
preferences. It’s best they feel comfortable
and not pressured to participate.
Sometimes developing an invite list is
easy and sometimes you guess wrong. In
my old neighborhood, I held a springtime
ladies’ tea for all the women on my street
and discovered one of the husbands felt
left out because he was not included! Who
would have guessed? Sometimes it makes
sense to let those who aren’t invited know
you need to limit the group size and that
they’ll be included in the next go-around.
All you can do is your best, with good
intentions, knowing there are inherent
pitfalls, and go from there.
I love to plan and execute group social
activities, so if you are also inclined to
express you’re sociability this way, maybe
some of my thoughts will inspire you.
You can start organizing something now!
Cold days in January would be a great
time for a crafts day (with participants
coming together to crochet, string
beaded necklaces, create origami), or
weekly dinners rotating to each of our
Jacksonville restaurants, or soup nights,
or game nights, or any gathering to just
take pleasure in each other’s company.
Enjoy!
I would love to hear your suggestions, and
creative ideas. Please email your story to me at
facilitations@charter.net.
Hands and Hearts with a Mission
by Carolyn Kingsnorth
The Jacksonville Museum Quilters have
tapped their considerable sewing skills to
create a labor of love, or more accurately
four labors of love—colorful quilts for the
new homeless shelter for youths, Hearts
with a Mission.
Hearts with a Mission will provide a
72 hour secure environment for males
and females, ages 10 to 17, and link them
with other service agencies. The house,
located on Edwards Street in Medford,
is divided into three quadrants and can
accommodate 17 residents at a time. It
will open as soon as the State approves its
residential care facility license, and will
be the only shelter in Jackson County for
homeless children unaccompanied by a
parent or guardian.
“The whole goal of Hearts with a
Mission is to keep the kids safe,” explains
Beth Mould, past president of the
Jacksonville Museum Quilters. “They
want the kids to stay in school and to
learn to be self sufficient.”
So when a regional quilting guild
put out a call for quilts for the home’s
bunk beds, the Museum Quilters sat
down to their sewing machines. “One of
our members, Lillian Passini, died last
year, and her husband Richard gave us
Fire - Cont'd from Page 5
Electrical Cords
According to the National Fire
Protection Association, no more than
three standard-sized light sets should be
used per extension cord, amounting to a
maximum of 200 miniature lights or 150
bigger lights. Only one extension cord
should be used in one outlet. For outside
lights, only use three-pronged extension
cords approved for outdoor use. For
inside lights, place electrical cords where
wire insulation won't wear down or
be pinched. Cords shouldn't be placed
under rugs, behind or beneath furniture
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all her fabric,”
Mould notes. “I
suggested to the
group that we use
the fabric to make
a couple of quilts
for the shelter.
“Joedy Kimmel
and I started
cutting quilts.
When we got two
quilts done, we
still had enough
fabric to make
two more. Our
entire group
worked on the
quilts. And when we finished the tops,
one of our members, Carolyn Wolfe, who
is a long-arm quilter, quilted them all.”
The finished quilts, alive with color,
will be part of the shelter’s permanent
bedding. “We tried to make them happy
and cheerful,” Mould continues. “These
kids come with very little. They need to have
something that will brighten their lives.”
The Jacksonville Museum Quilters
Guild, under the auspices of the Southern
Oregon Historical Society, has a 35 year
history of contributing to the community.
Other projects include textured quilts for
blind students (the guild calls them our
‘touchy-feely’ quilts), and small quilts
distributed to children in foster care
through the Education Service District.
Guild members meet in the “quilt room”
of the U.S. Hotel every Wednesday and
Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Interested
community members are always welcomed.
Jacksonville Museum Quilters pictured in
accompanying photo: Back row (l-r), Joedy
Kimmel, Margaret Rambo, Sandra Bartell,
Beth Mould. Seated (l-r), Elizabeth Lubberke,
Genevieve Lopez, Audrey Craven,
Karen Nelson.
and should be kept away from animals
and the tree's water supply.
Candles
If you plan to use lit candles, put them
in stable holders in a safe location where
they are not in contact with combustible
materials. Also, never leave lit candles
unattended. Never decorate your tree
with lit candles and in general, stay away
from the tree with any open flames such
as matches, candles, or lighters.
All of us at Jacksonville Fire Department
wish you a Happy Holiday and
look forward to a safe New Year!
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The Unfettered Critic Wanted: A Leap of Faith

by Paula Block Erdmann & Terry Erdmann by Carolyn Kingsnorth
“I call myself an artist,” says Allison combination of working at a farm museum
Weiss, the new Executive Director of the and working at an historic site made
Stocking Stuffers: We Wish You a Southern Oregon Historical Society. “I Allison the perfect candidate for the SOHS
Movie Christmas don’t know if anyone else would call Executive Director position. However, her

W
hen it comes to Christmas-
themed movies—as it does
every year at this time—
most people have a Classic Favorite,
a Traditional Favorite and a Personal
Favorite. Titles in those categories range
from White Christmas (which, oddly, isn’t
about Christmas at all!) to The Nightmare
Before Christmas (perhaps better suited
to Halloween than Christmas) to Home
Alone (we know a small town newspaper
publisher who
loves this one!). We
encourage you to
share the films you
place at the top with
friends and loved
ones, along with a
nice hot toddy.
You won’t be
surprised to hear
that the Classic
Favorite most people
select (with their
TV remotes) is It’s a
Wonderful Life (1946).
The “life” in question
belongs to George
Bailey (played by
Jimmy Stewart), who as a boy loses the
hearing in one ear while saving his brother
from drowning. It’s the first of many self-
sacrifices George makes throughout his
life, but during his darkest hour, Clarence
the wingless angel helps him see that
he really is “the richest man in town”
(our tears are welling up already). When
“Wonderful Life” was released it was a box
office flop. Audiences found it “depressing”
and “unrealistic,” and one critic declared
that it promoted a “communist” message
by portraying the banker as “the meanest
man in town.” Nearly forgotten, television
stations rediscovered this classic in the 1970’s
and began airing it around Christmastime,
at which point a whole new generation of
viewers finally “got it.”
Another not-to-be-missed Classic is
Miracle on 34th Street (1947), a heart-warming
tale about the rewards of believing in
things that don’t seem believable. How can
you miss with ingredients like the radiant
Maureen O’Hara, adorable Natalie Wood
and Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade? And if
there’s a better Santa than Edmund Gwenn,
we haven’t seen him around our chimney.
There’s only one candidate for
Traditional Favorite, at least since 1843
when Mr. Dickens wrote that slim but
perfect novel, A Christmas Carol in Prose,
Being a Ghost Story of Christmas. Still, the
many variations on A Christmas Carol often
play like different stories. Chances are that
one of these has drawn your family together:
1) For those who like their Dickens straight
up, Alastair Sims starred as the flinty Scrooge
in l951’s A Christmas Carol. There are, of
course, earlier cinematic attempts at this tale,
but this is truly the one that makes audiences
feel their figgy pudding.
2) Okay, it’s a TV movie but
we can’t resist mentioning
1962’s Mister Magoo’s
Christmas Carol. The
animation may bore youngsters
weaned on CGI, but the
sentiment and the songs are
wonderful. Who can listen to
the plaintive “All Alone in the
World” without getting a little
choked up?
3) In 1970, Hollywood served
up Scrooge, a marvelous,
musical romp starring
Albert Finney. This costume
extravaganza deserved its four
Academy Award nominations.
4) At only twenty-six minutes
long, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, from
l983, feels a bit truncated story-wise, but
because nearly every Disney character
created up to that time makes an
appearance, it’s well worth a peek.
5) A similar peek at Bill Murray is
usually worth the price of admission,
which explains why 1988’s updated
Scrooged drew holiday cheers from
theatre-goers.
As for the Personal Favorite, we offer
ours: A Christmas Story (1983). This
portrait of a boy growing up in the ‘40s is
as true today as it was in that earlier era.
Having your tongue frozen to a post was
never funnier. The family that viewers
meet in this film is so close to your
own that you’ll want to hug the screen.
Don’t just take our word for it; even the
Ovaltine Secret Decoder Ring will tell
you: Christmas dreams do come true.
And a Happy New Year!
Paula and Terry each have long impressive-
sounding resumes implying that they are
battle-scarred veterans of life within the
Hollywood studios. They’re now happily
relaxed into Jacksonville.
me an artist, but at least I’ve sold a few
things. My undergraduate degree was in
fashion design, so I’ve done a lot of art.
But in the last few years I’ve discovered
pastels, and I just love them!”
Allison also discovered that she loved
anthropology during a two year stint in
the Peace Corps. “I taught sewing in a
rural village in West Africa. It was there
that I became interested in helping people
preserve their cultural traditions. When
I came back I started volunteering at a
museum in Philadelphia, my home town.
I found that museums were the perfect
place to combine
art and culture.”
After obtaining
a masters degree
in cultural
anthropology,
Allison returned
to the museum
field, working in
every capacity—
education,
marketing,
curatorial
work, exhibit
development and
administration. She even had the unique
opportunity of starting a museum from
‘ground zero’.
“I was hired as manager of the Loudon
County Heritage Farm Museum before
they even broke ground. It was to be
a museum on farming history. The
Board was made up almost entirely of
farmers. They realized that farming was
disappearing from the county and wanted
people to understand what farming is.
But the Board didn’t understand what a
museum is. They had in mind a building
that was filled with tractors!”
Loudon County, Virginia sits in the
backyard of Washington, D.C. “They had
a sophisticated audience that has many
other museums to choose from. A lot of
my job was about educating the Board
about what would appeal to the public.
“We got a grant to do an oral history
project, and I wound up doing 20 oral
histories of people whose families had
been in farming for generations. They
talked about their experiences. I wound up
turning it into a book called Just a Way of
Life. Our Hanley farm resonates.”
More recently Allison was the director
of The Speaker’s House, the home of
Frederick Muhlenberg, the first speaker
of the U.S. House of Representatives. The
background did not necessarily prepare
her for her current challenges.
“People still don’t understand that
the Historical Society is NOT funded by
the County and that the County has no
obligation to fund us!” Allison emphasizes,
expressing one of the bigger frustrations.
Funding issues forced the Society
to close its doors for six months in
September, to give Allison and the Board
of Directors an opportunity to re-envision
the organization’s structure and future.
Over the course of the fall, Allison and
Society volunteers have conducted a
series of focus
groups to obtain
public input
on goals and
objectives.
“In general,
most people
don’t want to
see a return
to the old
organization,”
Allison states,
citing feedback
from the various
sessions. “A lot of
people have said their priority is access to
the collection and the archives. Most say
we should be using more volunteers.”
Allison agrees with these
recommendations. “I look at the Rogue
Valley Genealogical Society and their
success, and it’s all volunteers. But
they only have one building and a very
focused mission.”
SOHS owns two properties—Hanley
Farm and the former J.C. Penney building
in Medford, a portion of which houses
the SOHS library. However, the Society
manages six County-owned properties
in Jacksonville—the Jacksonville
Museum (the historical Jackson County
Courthouse), the Children’s Museum
(formerly the County Jail), the Catholic
Rectory, the Beekman House, the
Beekman Bank, and the U.S. Hotel. The
County provides no funds to maintain
these historic properties, and only one
of the properties—the U.S. Hotel—
contributes any revenue to the Society.
“People can’t believe how much it costs
to run this place!” Allison observes. Even
in its closed state, SOHS is still incurring
over $300,000 in annual expenses. Almost
$130,000 of that amount is for utilities,
insurance, and minimal maintenance on
the six buildings in Jacksonville that the
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Calendar of Events - December 2009 ~ January 2010

jj Nov. 27 - Dec. 21 - hours vary - Hanley Farm Christmas Tree Lot - 1053
Hanley Rd., HWY 238 between Central Pt. & Jacksonville - 541-773-2675 or
www.sohs.org for more information - see pg. 21.
jj Dec. 4 (Fri.) - 6:00pm - Victorian Christmas Parade - Father Christmas
comes to town and kicks off this year's annual Victorian Christmas!
jj Dec. 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20 - (Saturdays and Sundays) - Victorian Christmas -
Call the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce at 541-899-8118 or visit online at www.
jacksonvilleoregon.org - see page 21.
jj Dec. 4 - 6 (Fri./Sat. 10am - 5pm - Sun. 11am-4pm) - The Meadows 7th
Annual Art Show and Sale: 120 original paintings on display/for sale. Free
wine tasting, finger food and Rogue Creamery cheese tasting on Sat. Noon -
4pm. 555 Freeman Road, (1/4 mile south of Albertson's), Central Point.
jj Dec. 5 (Sat.) - 1pm - 4pm - Sanctuary One Holiday Celebration - McCully
House, 240 E. California Street - Celebrate the sanctuary, the animals,
supporters, volunteers and each other! $5 suggested donation - hors d'oeuvres,
no-host bar, door prizes. info@sanctuaryone.org or calling 541-899-8627.
jj Dec. 5 & 6 (Sat. & Sun.) - hours vary - Jacksonville Library Book Sale - -
Jacksonville Branch Library - Naverson Room - 340 W. “C” Street - 899-1665,
see Library below for more detail.
jj Dec. 5 (Sat.) - 2pm - While parents are shopping at the Book sale, treat
the kids to Christmas Storytelling as Stan Olds, in costume, will portray
Dr. John McLaughlin, father of Oregon. Suitable for children of all ages.
Children's Area of the library. Children of Jacksonville will receive a gift
from the Friends of the Library.
jj Dec. 12 (Sat.) - 10am - 5pm - Holiday Greens Sale - next to the Post Office. Order
Greens early by December 4th - see page 21 for details.
jj Dec. 17 (Thurs.) - 5:30 - 8:30pm - Christmas Classic Movie Night - Bigham
Knoll - 525 Bigham Knoll (E St.) - Free admission and Refreshments for sale.
see page 15.
jj Every Wednesday - Locals' Nights w/Italian Style Pizzas - McCully House,
240 E. California Street. $9 pizzas (reg. $12), good wine and fun atmosphere!
jj Every Friday - Local's Night , 5-9pm, South Stage Cellars, 125 S. 3rd St.

JACKSONVILLE CITY SCHEDULE

LOCATION KEY:
OCH - Old City Hall
(S. Oregon & Main)
CC - Community Center
(160 E. Main Street)
City Offices - 899-1231
CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, December 1, 7:00pm (OCH)
HARC HEARING OFFICER: Wednesday, December 2, 10:00am (CC)
PLANNING COMMISSION: Wednesday, December 9, 6:00pm (OCH)
CITY COUNCIL: Tuesday, December 15, 7:00pm (OCH)
HARC: Wednesday, December 16, 2-5 pm (OCH)
Visit www.cityofjacksonvilleoregon.com for
January's schedule

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sponsored by Or contact Alice White at the City Offices
Jacksonville Friends of the Library 110 East Main Street, or call 899-1231
Saturday hours will be members
pre-sale 9-10am, open to the public Deadline Date to Apply: December 4, 2009
10am-4pm, and Sunday hours will
be 11am-4pm. It will be held in the
Naversen Room of the library. Please

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drop off, or contact Richard Avery at
245-2907 if you need a pickup.

Jacksonville Branch
340 W. “C” Street
899-1665

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Monday
Wednesday
Noon-5
10-5
Thursday 2-6
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Meet the Artist
The Good Bean held a “Meet the Artist” event
featuring local painter, Addi Black, on November
19. Black, 22, is a native Southern Oregonian who
received extensive training under the tutelage of well-
known local artist, Gabriel Lipper. (Lipper’s work is
on display at Elan Gallery at 245 W. Main - 899-8000.)
Addi say’s the inspiration for her
“Africa Series” came during a 2006 mission trip to
Africa. She is donating all proceeds from the sale of
her work to South African orphans affected by AIDS.
Funds will give them an opportunity for an education
and a chance to become leaders of their generation.
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Gabriel Lipper told the Review, “Even as a young
girl, Addi's discipline and focus caught my attention.
At 12-years-old, she refused to take breaks, painting
for four hours at a time. That passion for her work
has evolved into an incredible talent. With rich color
and a beautiful sensitivity to the humanity of her
subjects, Addi has become a painter to watch. Look
out world!”
Featured in the photo: artists Addi Black
and Gabriel Lipper.

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The Chinese
by Margaret LaPlant
Many of the white settlers who arrived in Table Rock
City, later renamed Jacksonville, had already come
from such faraway places as Ireland, England, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Prussia, Russia and Canada. But
there was another group who had traveled just as far
seeking their fortune in gold. They were the Chinese.
The Chinese who arrived in America were not looking
to settle here but instead were seeking their fortune in
the hopes of returning home and being able to provide a
better life for their families. Those that called Jacksonville
home lived on Main Street in the most rudimentary
housing. The homes were propped up with chunks
of wood or a few rocks. The wind roared through the
dwellings and the rain seeped into their homes through
the large cracks in the walls and roof. Most of the Chinese
men had left their families behind but there were a few
Chinese women living in Jacksonville. The Chinese kept
to themselves and continued to honor the customs of their
home country.
By the time they arrived on American soil, the Chinese
men were indebted to their China boss for their passage
to America. They had no option but to go to work to
pay off their debt. One such boss was a man by the
name of Gin Lin. Lin contracted with many of the white
settlers and provided them with Chinese workers. There
were laws in place that prohibited the Chinese from
owning mining claims. Lin found ways around the law
and he purchased some land outside of Jacksonville.
He is credited with introducing hydraulic mining in
the Applegate Valley. Hydraulic mining consisted of
diverting water from nearby ditches into a penstock that
The Jacksonville Review December 2009 / January 2010
Chinese New Year 2010
Schedule of Events
February 5, 2010
Year of the Tiger Kick-Off Reception, Schneider Museum, Ashland
This invitation-only event will kick-off the Chinese New Year
celebration with a look at two bodies of work by Zhi Li, a Chinese
American artist inspired by his personal experience with the Cultural
Revolution of the 20th century. He is currently a professor at the
University of Washington in the Painting and Drawing Program.
For more information visit the Schneider Museum website at:
http://www.sou.edu/Sma/exhibitions/schedule.html.
February 12, 2010
Book Talk, Public Library, Ashland
This year’s book talk features the children’s book Sky High, The True
Story of Maggie Gee by Marissa Moss and illustrated by Carl Angel.
Bravery and adventure abound in the telling of the story of Maggie
Gee, one of only two Chinese American Women Airforce
Service Pilots to serve in WWII.
February 13, 2010
Chinese New Year Celebration, Jacksonville
8:00am: Pouncing Tiger 5K Fun Run, starts at Bigham Knoll
10:30am: Year of the Tiger Parade on California Street
11:30am-2:00pm: Demonstrations, performances, lectures, and
children’s activities including Chinese cooking, karate, calligraphy,
acupuncture, tea, medicinal herbs, historical presentations and more!
12:00pm and 2:00pm: Traditional Chinese Music and Kung Fu
demonstration featuring musicians from Zhengzhou University,
China and Master Zheng Hongfeng who brings his extensive kung fu
experience from the Shaolin Temple to the Rogue Valley.
ran downhill. The water was then pushed into a huge
iron muzzle known as a giant. The men used the giant to
blast away at the sides of a hill in order to dislodge the
soil that held untold amounts of gold. The soil was then
run through sluice boxes that trapped the gold nuggets.
Lin prospered from this operation as well as others and
by the time he left the area he was a very wealthy man.
Today hikers in the Applegate Valley can enjoy the Gin
Lin Trail and learn about early day mining.
By the late 1800’s most of the Chinese had left
Jacksonville. Some had returned home, others were
working on the railroad. Those that stayed in Jacksonville
found work as servants or cooks in private homes, others
worked in restaurants or in laundries. The Chinese who
tried to operate businesses were charged hefty taxes that
the white settlers were not required to pay. Lin Wang
operated a laundry on California Street and paid heavy
taxes on his business. An article that ran in the Jacksonville
newspaper, The Oregon Sentinel, on September 1, 1866
summarized the feelings of many of the white settlers
who never accepted the Chinese in the community, “We
hope that during the present legislative session, the very
important questions of taxing the Chinese miners will not
be overlooked. It seems an unwise policy to allow a race of
brutish heathens who have nothing in common with us, to
exhaust our mineral lands without paying a heavy tax for
their occupation. These people bring nothing with them to
our shores, they add nothing to the permanent wealth of
this country, and so strong is their attachment to their own
Janesa Hren in traditional costume.
country they will not let their filthy carcasses lie in our
soil. Could these people be taxed to exclude them entirely,
it would be a blessing.” together, for the surest way to beat the Chinaman is by
In 1893 Wing Lee not giving him an opportunity, or in other words, stop
operated a laundry in his supplies, shut him off short and he must surely go
Grants Pass. He lived on flee, get your laundry work done by white people.”
the property with three Henderson & Isaacs, agents Salem Steam Laundry.
other Chinese men. During In 1857 all Chinese miners in Jacksonville were taxed
the early morning hours at a rate of $2 per month. The next year the amount was
of October 17th someone increased to $4 per month. In 1862 a poll tax was enacted
tried to blow up the requiring every Chinese person to pay $5 annually. This
building. The men escaped was in addition to other taxes the Chinese had to pay to
unharmed but the message operate a business. Those that did not pay the required
came through loud and taxes could be arrested and forced to work off their debt
clear. doing hard physical labor.
Feelings ran deep in
Salem as well as indicated Margaret LaPlante is a historian and author of The
in an ad in their local DeAutremont Brothers: America’s Last Great Train Robbery
newspaper stating, “We are and On To Oregon: The stories of 70 families who settled in
doing more in our little old the Rogue Valley. The books can be purchased at the office of
way to bring this Chinese the Jacksonville Review or through roguecrime.com or email
question to a focus than Grizzly1000@gmail.com.
all the exclusion acts put
December 2009 / January 2010
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Jacksonville Elementary Local Author & Illustrator

Receives Highest Publish Children's Book
Report Card Rating In 2002, The “Squire Fire” burned for three
days in the Little Applegate near Jacksonville.
The Oregon Department of Education released its school After the fire, Kim Zwemer-Margulis, with
report cards in late November and ranked her infant son packed along, tracked deer and
Jacksonville Elementary School as “Outstanding” noted the effects of the fire on the wildlife
- the highest awarded by the state . and the land. Slowly and deliberately, her
Congratulations to the hard working staff, students and parents! research and observations became the book
Shadowchaser of the Siskiyous.
The story
is highly
eductional
as it follows a small deer family and specifically
a fawn, Shadowchaser, from birth through his
first year of life. During the year, the deer experi-
ence browsing, wildfire, fall and winter chal-
lenges, culminating in eating the greenest, most
nutritive grass and plant sprouts in the burnt
area the following spring. The deer are then
grown enough to leave their mother in a coming-of-age ending.

32 pages * locally painted watercolor illustrations*

dust jacketed hardcover
Published by one sky press

www.shadowchaserofthesiskiyous.com
Locally carried by: Scheffel’s Toys, Jacksonville, Barnes
and Noble, Medford, Cat and the Fiddle, Grants Pass
Northwest Nature Shop and Tree House Books, Ashland

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The farmhouse design is timeless, simple & hum-

ble. This architecture is a unique reflection of the
farmers who have shaped our lands over the years.
Throughout the community, there remains a com-
mon theme of modern form and function.
Each townhome has a front porch and faces a
cour tyard or tree-lined street. Driveways &
garages are situated behind the homes in the al-
leys to create a more harmonious atmosphere.
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JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB TWO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO OPEN THE

Annual Greens Sale!! BEEKMAN HOUSE FOR JACKSONVILLE’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS.
Volunteers from the Southern Oregon Historical Volunteers want to show their support and that of
Society and the Jacksonville Boosters Club are the community, for the Southern Oregon Historical
Be prepared this year partnering to ensure that the Beekman House, circa Society. The SOHS and Boosters encourage you to
and 1876, is open to visitors during Jacksonville’s Victorian get involved in our history by attending and help to
Christmas celebration. For many local residents, a visit preserve it for future generations.
PRE-ORDER
to the Beekman House at Christmas time is a family One of the best ways to help is to become a member
your
tradition. Volunteers from both organizations will be of the SOHS. Membership forms will be available at
HOLIDAY GREENS! on hand to share the rich history of the home and the the ticket booth.
family, as well as talk about how the Beekman family
celebrated the Christmas Holidays. Allison Weiss Steve Casaleggio
Afternoon tours of the home’s main floor will be Executive Director SOHS President – Boosters Club
Candle holders, decorative baskets or larger offered from 11:00am to 4:00pm during the first three
entry baskets and swags. All adorned with weekends on December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and the 20.
pinecones, ribbons and colorful decorations. Special evening tours of the home’s main and
second floors will be offered from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on
Saturday, December 12 only.
Freshen-up your home or business for the
Admission for the afternoon tours is $6 for adults
holidays with something special made of and $4 for seniors (over 65) and children under
freshly cut materials. Great Gifts, too! 12. Cost of admission for the special evening tours
is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors (over 65) and
To Pre-Order (with free On-site Sale:
delivery to J’Ville) by Saturday December 12th children under 12. Members of the SOHS may use
December 4th, 10am - 5pm their membership benefits. Donations will be greatly
Contact Peggy Peffley: Corner of California & appreciated. Tickets may be purchased on the days of
Peggymac@charter.net or Oregon Streets opening at the Beekman House located on E. California
899-5708 near the Post Office St. at and Laurelwood St. in Jacksonville.
Proceeds will benefit these two great organizations
*Fifty percent of the profits are used to provide a
and the work they do for the community. Our
college scholarship to a Jacksonville area student.*

9th ANNUAL ~ GYPSY SOUL Jacksonville’s

WinterSpring Benefit Concert
Historic
2009–2010
St. Andrew’s
Darko Butorac Anglican
Guest Conductor
with Church
Catherine Manoukian,
Violin

CPE Bach,
Symphony No. 3 Traditional Anglican Service
Brahms, Violin Sundays, 10:30 a.m.
Concerto
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 4
Please join us for services and fellowship
8:00pm · Friday, January 22 Christmas Eve Service
SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland $33–$40
Free concert
Thursday, December 24th, 2009
8:00pm · Saturday, January 23
Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre, talk with Friday - December 18th (Duo) 5:00 p.m.
Darko Butorac
Medford $26–$33
one hour Saturday - December 19th (Full Band)
3:00pm · Sunday, January 24 before each Unitarian Center, 87 4th Street, Ashland An historic church of the American West,
GP Performing Arts Center, concert Doors: 6:30 Concert: 7:30 St. Andrew’s dates from 1854 and is the oldest
Grants Pass $23–$30 Students $5 all 30% of the ticket price & 100% of the raffle donated to church in use west of the Rocky Mountains.
Tickets performances
WinterSpring Center - Transforming Loss and Grief
541.552.6398 Limited $10
seats in Medford
http://www.winterspring.org/
305 N. 5th Street, Jacksonville, Oregon
www.rvsymphony.org & Grants Pass Tickets available at: Willowcreek, Jacksonville - 899-5590
Music Coop, Ashland - 482-3115 ~ $15 advance $20 door. 541-899-1956

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Celebration Starts December 4th!
Father Christmas comes to town during Jacksonville’s annual
Victorian Christmas Parade on December 4th, 2009 at 6:00pm.
December 5th - “Rogue Valley Alphorns” perform!
1:00pm at the U.S. Hotel (3rd & California).

Call the Jacksonville

Chamber of Commerce
541-899-8118 or visit online
www.jacksonvilleoregon.org
for more information.

Weekends: December 5/6, 12/13 and 19/20

e Roasted chestnuts, and cider outside the U.S. Hotel
e Street Carolers on California Street
e Free horse-drawn wagon rides and music!
e Southern Oregon Youth Symphony performance of
Christmas music with brass instruments!
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Feeling stressed Diabetes Dialog

by Carol Jo Pettit
during the holidays?
A
t this season of giving and
sharing, I’d like to extend
Give the gift of relaxation a sincere “thank you” to
some of the “behind the scene” folks
to yourself and someone you love who gave and shared and made the
American Diabetes Association’s
Holiday 2009 Step-Out Walk to Fight Diabetes
a success.
Special First, our local walk committee.
Most of us serve because we have a
loved one (or 2 or 3) with diabetes,
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To Love Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
by Loretta A. Ascencio
Our typical meeting begins at
6 p.m. the first Monday of every
month in a comfortable private
dining room at Avamere Health
and Fitness Center. A year or two
ago, we had several empty chairs
at the large table, but now we are
adding 2 tables to accommodate our
committee. During the meetings,
we mix business with pleasure, and
sometimes actually leave by our
targeted ending time of 7:30.
And who are we? Cindy Benton,
Simone Brech, Stephanie Brech, Kim
Brown, Angie, Floyd, and Logan
Deere, Sarah Edson, Joan Issacs,
Kathleen Jones, Bill Macy, Kyle Pace,
Genipher Pease, Jennifer Petri, Carrie
Prechtel, Jaqui Robbins, Julie Schmitt,
and Dr. Sheri Sheibani. We’d love to
add your name to the list!
A final “thank you” to the three
small newspapers who carry
“Diabetes Dialog,” Jacksonville
Review, Southern Oregon Family,
and Oregon Young at Heart. It
is through these fine newspapers
that we spread the word about the
fastest-growing disease in America,
and we get a chance to talk to you,
the reader.
Many blessings to you and your
family, and may 2010 bring us closer
to the CURE!
Carol Jo Pettit - 512-9189

I
first met Linda and her
daughters Emily and Amy
in October of 2008 as they
courageously led the annual
Memory Walk fundraiser. “Team
Linda” was a proud group
whose beaming faces conveyed a
determination to face the disease
head on. Onlookers were surprised
to learn that Linda was only
55 years old. Not your typical
Alzheimer’s profile, but someone
tragically affected in their prime by
what is referred to as young-onset
Alzheimer’s disease.
In 2005, Emily was living in
Portland and about to launch her
professional career. Back in Medford,
Linda had lost her longtime job
at the hospital and was growing
increasingly overwhelmed with
managing her everyday life. Linda
sought medical advice and received
a series of diagnoses, ranging from
depression to menopause symptoms.
Then, on a drive to visit Emily
in Portland, Linda had difficulty
following directions and became
lost. Another worrisome issue was
Linda’s extremely disorganized
wallet, full of scraps of paper with
notes and reminders. Linda’s
inability to process information and
her short-term memory problems
made it impossible for her to get
and keep a quality job. As Emily and
Amy pieced together their mother’s
recent history, an alarming picture
began to materialize. The pattern her
mother was following was similar to
Linda’s parents, who had both had
Alzheimer’s, but late in life. Linda
seemed far too young for dementia,
but with so many symptoms, it was
hard to not consider the possibility
that she was suffering from more
than depression or menopause.
Determined to get an answer,
Emily felt that the best way to help
her mother was to move back to
Medford.
Once back in Medford, a
determined Emily located a
professional who gave Linda a
thorough dementia screening. In
early 2006, at the age of 52, Linda
was diagnosed with young-onset
Alzheimer’s. An estimated 200,000-
500,000 people under age 65 have
young-onset Alzheimer’s or other
dementia. A diagnosis of young-
onset Alzheimer’s means having to
deal with life changes much sooner
than expected. While a huge life
event, people with young-onset can
still live meaningful lives. It is vital
to address issues such as finances,
safety, and who will provide care
when it is needed. A major decision
is how and when to tell family and
friends.
I was a few years older than
Emily when my mother began
exhibiting dementia symptoms. I
watched the mother I knew slowly
disappear before my eyes and be
replaced by someone who looked
a lot like my mother, but possessed
none of her interests or qualities
and I was powerless to do anything
about it. A young woman dreams of
shopping for a wedding gown with
her mother and of sharing other
happy life events. She does not
dream of the day she will drive her
mother to adult day care, as I once
did. As I listened to Emily’s story,
my heart ached for her. Memories
flooded back and I once again felt
powerless to help. I could only
comfort Emily with the knowledge
that there are many others who
have made this unforgettable
journey. As I squeezed Emily’s
hand and both our eyes welled
up with tears, no words were
needed to express what we shared
at that moment. When I recalled
the strength I drew from my own
sisters, I was glad that Emily had
Amy whom I knew would be a
strong source of support.
Perhaps someday someone
seemingly too young to have
dementia will cross your path and
make you think of Emily’s story.
This someone may appear a little
confused or slow and need you to
be patient and kind. I hope you will
remember Linda who is doing her
best to keep up and how dementia
can strike even at a younger age.
A diagnosis of dementia affects
the entire family and their lives are
forever changed.
Loretta A. Ascencio is Regional
Director of the Alzheimer’s Association
for Southern Oregon. To learn more
about Alzheimer’s disease,
visit www.alz.org
or call the 24/7 Helpline,
1-800-272-3900.

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J'Ville Merchant Map

Shop, Dine, Play & Stay LOCAL

SEE'S CANDY SALE

Come get some sweets to support

The Jacksonville Kiwanis Club
Monday, November 23rd until Christmas.
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 12 - 6pm

All proceeds from the sale are used to support

community programs that benefit
children and the elderly (including, but not limited to):
Cub Scouts, CASA, The Salvation Army, Senior
Assistance, Baby K Trauma Dolls, Key Clubs and
Student Scholarships.

Look for the See’s Candies trailer in the

Calvary Church parking lot, N. 5th Street,
across the street from Pony Espresso.
Contact Dave Wilson: 899-1934 for more info.
Map Designed by Katharine Gracey©2008
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HomeWorx Soul Matters

by Cheryl von Tress by Kate Ingram Flaherty, M.A.
Table Talk

T T
he excitement of holiday
entertaining is building as I see
store displays of linens, tableware
and accessories. This month I’ll share a
few favorite ideas for your dinner table to
become a delight for your guests.
NAPKIN FOLDS (directions borrowed
from bhg.com)
Dinnertime Surprise: what a fun treat for
family and friends at your Hanukkah and
Christmas tables!
1. Fold a napkin in half from top to
bottom, forming a rectangle.
2. With folded edge at top, secure napkin
with your finger in the center of the top fold.
3. Fold the left and right corners down to
meet at the middle of the open bottom edge.
4. Flip this large triangle over, and turn
so that the long side is on top.
5. Securing napkin with your finger at
the center of the top edge, fold the right
and left corners down to meet at the bottom
edge.
6. Turn napkin over and, if desired,
tuck a gift inside the opening.
Hint: for a crisper look, press folds
with an iron after each step. Sturdy
fabrics, such as linen or cotton, work
better than do shiny or satiny fabrics.
Flowering Flourish: this fold offers an
array of decorating possibilities. A variety
of plain colored napkins, a collection of
patterned napkins, or a blend of both
will create a very pretty and interesting
design. You also have endless options for
the decorative accent on the napkin.
For the accent, think of using natural
elements such as acorns or nuts hot
glued to a piece of 1" grosgrain or satin
ribbon. If you like sparkle or glimmer, use
metallic spray paint on natural elements
or used accents purchased at your local
craft store. Your children might enjoy
making decorative accents from holiday
stickers adhered to pretty paper or colored
cardboard fashioned into a napkin ring.
1. Fold a napkin of plain or patterned
fabric from left to right, then from top to
bottom to form a square.
2. Turn the square so open corners are at
the bottom.
3. Beginning at the open corners, roll the
napkin at a diagonal to the opposite corner.
4. Wrap with a ring, or tie with twine
or ribbon, two-thirds up from the narrow
bottom.
5. For a center piece, place individual
napkins into several medium-size crystal
or glass vases. For individual table
settings, place in a tall drinking glass.
For your buffet table, create a bouquet by
placing all the napkins in a large bowl.
PLACE SETTINGS
Consider buying new patterned salad
plates or scouring thrift shops, antique
stores and yard sales to collect a mélange
of designs. Each person gets an individual
place setting and your table is a lot more
interesting. You can tell the story of finding
each plate. Keep to a cohesive palette when
designing an eclectic look for your table
decor. Willowcreek, The Pot Rack and
Jacksonville’s thrift and antique stores are
a great start to your hunt for dishes.
I love the look of colored stemware or
serving ware on a table. A stimulating
visual presentation is created by using a
combination of clear and colored glass,
smooth and etched surfaces.
The layered look offers such a plethora
of decorating possibilities. With your
plain or patterned tablecloth as the base,
begin building up your design theme
with a charger plate, dinner plate, salad
plate and then your soup bowl or napkin
on top. Or, a contemporary look can be
created by using a long flat rectangular
napkin fold and then placing the napkin
between the salad and dinner plates –
either vertically or horizontally.
Your flatware placement offers a variety
of options. One new option is to place the
knife and fork vertically atop your salad
plate or shallow soup bowl and then
adding the spoon horizontally. If you
use a soup spoon, then place the dessert
spoon at the top of the place setting
beside your stemware.
Salt!! My newest fun addition to
the dining table is sea salts. Visit
The Jacksonville Mercantile and get
introduced to the amazing array of
healthful, mineral rich salts. Flavored
pepper blends are great also. I place them
in cute little bowls for guests to try new
taste treats.
If you have small framed photographs
of family and friends, these can be added
at each place setting or scattered among
your centerpiece in the middle of the table.
Your guests will feel extra special being
included in the beauty of your table.
Wishing each of my readers an
extraordinarily enjoyable and beautiful
holiday season, Cheryl
Cheryl von Tress is a Jacksonville interior
decorator and custom designer. You can visit
her at www.cvtdesign.vpweb.com or
www.cvtfree4all.blogspot.com. something bigger, something more, and
he season of celebration is upon
us; lots of Happy Hanukkahs,
Merry Christmases and Happy
New Years flying about. It sets me to
wondering about this happiness business,
and it IS a business, as I am sure you very
well know. Equally obvious is the fact
that all the stuff being foisted upon us at
every turn contributes not one iota to our
happiness. In fact, because stuff never
satisfies, it simply creates more hunger for
more stuff; hunger that is, in and of itself,
cause for deep unhappiness. Hungry
ghosts, the Buddhists call this: ghosts
with pinhole mouths and voracious
appetites. Only in our case, the mouths
are hanging wide open; the stuff is piled
in, partially digested and then pooped out
as an enormous, unsatisfying, unedifying
pile of waste.
Happiness is not located in the material
world: it is, rather, found in the realm of
the unmanifest. Happiness is invisible, yet
palpable. It lives alongside love and faith
and hope. The more I ponder the genesis
of happiness, the more it seems to me to
come down to two essential components:
knowing yourself and giving that self over
to something or someone else.
“Know thyself:” the great exhortation,
the ultimate and only reason for being.
Spiritual growth and development is,
in a very real sense, digging through
the internal debris to find the gold, to
find the eternal constant at the invisible
core of being: call it Soul or Self, God or
Consciousness or what you will. It can be
helpful to think of Consciousness (or God)
as the ocean, and our individual selves
as waves. Appearing as a distinct wave
we are still the ocean, rising from and
falling back into the great sea of oneness.
We are part of everyone and everything
else. This is the great teaching, found in
every religion and every wisdom tradition.
“Love your neighbor as yourself” and “do
unto others” are not moral commandments
(do this or you will be punished): they are
instructions for connecting to the true self
within. They remind us to remember who
we are: we are the world.
Kindness and compassion are natural
byproducts of knowing yourself. Shedding
the layers of fear and resentment and
anger, you reach the essence of being,
which isn’t to say that you no longer
feel unpleasant emotions, or are nice
to everyone all the time. But you know
you can come back to center. Knowing
yourself is knowing God, and once you
know something, you cannot un-know it.
When you know you are part of everyone
and everything else, you no longer feel
alone or isolated. You then recognize that
your every thought and action has an
impact on everything and everyone else.
You recognize that you can create the
life you desire, that the locus of power
is within you. You are not a victim of
circumstance or genetics, but a conscious
participant and co-creator of life. You are
energy and awareness, and from those two
components flows all of existence.
Happy yet? Perhaps not quite yet,
because now you need to take your
wonderful self and share it. The key to true
happiness is doing something fulfilling,
something that contributes in a positive
way to the greater whole. It matters not
what this is, how big or how small. It is
raising a child with love and attention; it is
caring for animals, creating beautiful art,
sharing food, teaching, building a house,
being kind to all. Think back to your
happiest moments and I am positive that
without exception they relate to someone
else, to an experience that was greater than
yourself.
So here is my modest suggestion for
having a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. Take time to consider and
remember who you are. You can do
this through prayer, meditation, or
contemplation. What could be a better
way to celebrate the birth of Christ, or
Christ consciousness, than to find that
consciousness within yourself? Then,
rather than buying things, consider giving
of yourself--your time, love and attention.
If it sounds easier to buy something
from Target, go back to step one, and
contemplate a bit more. And for a truly
happy new year, rather than resolving to
join the gym or some other self-imposed
torture, try a simpler, more meaningful
resolution. Resolve to do one nice thing
for someone else every day for a month.
Decide to volunteer somewhere once a
week. Donate the four bucks spent on
coffee every day to a favorite charity.
Adopt a needy family and share some
extra food and clothing with them. Give
yourself to the world and happiness will
be yours in abundance.
I wish you peace and joy and a truly
Happy New Year.
Kate can be reached at
kate@anamcaracoaching.net.

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area around the Britt house foundation,
reclaiming the entire house footprint, and
constructing new retaining walls.
When Britt’s house was torn down
after it burned in 1960, much of the
original foundation area was filled in with
rubble and debris. A 1976 Bicentennial
Project that reconstructed two of the four
sections of the original house foundation
also incorporated the rubble slope into
the house footprint. A path and stairs
subsequently constructed to provide access
to the Britt Festival grounds runs through
the middle of what was Britt’s kitchen.
This initial project phase will reroute the
path and stair access so that it meanders
through a remaining portion of the original
orchard and bypasses the entire footprint
of the original house. This will lend itself to
educational panels describing the heirloom
fruit trees and Britt’s role in founding the
commercial orchard industry. Subsequent
grading of the original house site will reclaim
the entire foundation area, and create a level
surface that will provide space for a history/
event area. New retaining walls will replicate
the old, and varying surfaces will indicate the
original floor plan. This will make the entire
area around the house site ADA accessible
and also create ADA access to Oregon’s
oldest living giant sequoia, an Oregon
Heritage Tree, planted by Peter Britt in 1862
when his son Emil was born.
The second grant, a $1.1 million
Transportation Enhancement grant, will
connect the downtown core business area of
Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark
District with the Upper Britt Gardens
and Britt Festivals’ amphitheater. This
streetscape project will install sidewalks,
street lights, bicycle parking, landscape
plantings and street trees, benches, and
other hardscape along Main Street between
S. Oregon and Hwy. 238, and along 1st
Street between Main and Fir streets.
Historically appropriate brick pavers,
sandstone edging, and patterned concrete
that match existing systems will be used,
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that complement the original elements
and augment the public’s ability to WE WELCOME OUR NEW
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appreciate history.
Two pedestrian plazas will anchor the
ends of the walkway, one enhancing and
protecting the 1855 Brunner Building
currently housing the Old Library Thrift
Shop, and the other at the entrance to the
Britt concert grounds.
The 1855 Brunner Building is one of the
Noriecel Mendoza, MD
oldest surviving buildings in Oregon. The
short term parking space at S. Oregon and Specializing in the
1st streets that encroaches on its side wall
will be replaced by a plaza incorporating
treatment of diabetes
protective landscape, storm drainage, and health conditions
bicycle parking, and trash facilities. A
gateway plaza to the Britt amphitheater
related to hormone
will also include these elements and imbalances and thyroid
allow for historical interpretation and
promotional opportunities.
disorders, Dr. Mendoza
Parking for performers’ buses, which has dedicated her
currently obstructs pedestrian facilities
along 1st Street, will be relocated, storm
medical practice to
drainage will be provided, and the slopes helping improve
adjacent to the roadway will be stabilized
the quality of life for
and landscaped.
“The Transportation Enhancement the patients she serves.
project will create a pleasing visual
connection between the 19th-Century
brick structures of the Jacksonville
commercial district and the Britt
Gardens,” says City Administrator NORIECEL MENDOZA, MD
Paul Wyntergreen. “This will open up
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Calling All Foodies

IN MEMORIAM by Constance Jesser
Bethany Faith Mulholland
November 23, 1958 – November 14, 2009

Bethany Faith Mulholland died
peacefully at her home in Jacksonville
with family members and close friends
at her side. Memories of her full and
beautiful life as a beloved wife, sister,
aunt and adored friend will live on in
countless ways.
Bethany was loved and admired for
her wisdom, strength, and unwavering
belief in the ever-present guidance of
Spirit. She possessed a radiant smile,
sparkling blue eyes, good humor, and
loving kindness that touched hearts
wherever she went. She was passionate
about social justice and fair trade
policies in an effort to positively affect
people around the world. As such,
she was committed to purchasing and
selling only fair trade products in her
Jacksonville store, Picos Worldwide. She
was also admired for her deep love of
the earth, nature and animals.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she later
received a BA and Masters Degree
in Psychology from Sonoma State in
California, as well as a viticulture degree
from Santa Rosa Junior College.
Before she and husband, Michael,
opened Pico’s and Bijou in Jacksonville
in 2004, Bethany worked for California
State Parks for twenty years. She also
created, ran and ultimately sold a
sparkling grape juice company called,
‘Jack London Grape Juice.’ Prior to
that, she was involved in the California
wine business, with major marketing
and management roles at Mark-West
Vineyards, LaCrema Winery, and
Sterling Vineyards.
Bethany traveled extensively to
destinations like Greece, France,
Germany, England, Belgium and Japan.
In 1998, she and Michael honeymooned
in Ireland. The couple made many
fair trade buying trips to numerous
countries like Bali, Peru, Guatemala,
Ecuador & Mexico, including one
memorable 1997 trip to Chiapas where
they got mixed up in the Zapatista War!
A graveside service, officiated by the
Reverend, Mary Piper was held at the
Jacksonville Cemetery on November
17th. There will
be a memorial
service and
celebration of
Bethany’s life on
Sunday, March
28th 2010, at a
location to be
announced.
In lieu
of flowers,
contributions
in Bethany’s
memory may
be made to
caringbridge.org
and to Hospice
of Jackson
County.
D
ear Fellow Foodies:
Susan Roos of the Magnolia Inn
made this appetizer for us. I changed the
cheese from the original recipe and use
our local creamery's Oregonzola instead.
Bacon, Oregonzola & Date Palmiers
1 pound applewood smoked bacon -
bake until done but not too crispy - then
cut into small pieces
1 cup pitted dates - chopped very small
3 Tablespoons Barrel Aged Balsamic
vinegar - mix this into the chopped dates
to prevent sticking
8 ounces Oregonzola Blue cheese -
crumbled
1 egg - mixed with a small amount of
water
1 large sheet of puff pastry
Allison Weiss - Cont'd from Page 10
Society oversees. “If we didn’t have the
overhead of being tied to our buildings,
we could get the collection all over the
place because we wouldn’t have the cost.”
She continues, “Many people think of
history museums or historical societies as
being relics. One of our challenges today
is to be relevant to contemporary life. I’d
like to see us present programs in which
we use our collection to discuss issues
that are relevant to people today.” As an
example, Allison cites the current interest
in organic farming and points out that
the women of Hanley farm were farming
organically over 100 years ago.
Let the puff pastry come to room
temperature before using. Cut puff pastry
into two equal sized sheets.
Sprinkle a small amount of flour on
your counter to prevent the puff pastry
from sticking.
Using a pastry brush, brush a thin
layer of egg wash over the puff pastry.
Sprinkle the bacon evenly over both puff
pastry sheets. Next sprinkle with the
dates and finish by sprinkling with the
Oregonzola cheese.
You can roll these two ways. You can
roll up the puff pastry equally from both
long ends and end in the middle. This is
the typical palmier shape. Or just start at
the shorter end and roll up. Place onto
parchment paper to bake. Slice these into
1/2" slices and place on their side. Brush
with a little egg wash to prevent them
from unrolling while baking.
Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes. Check
them after 20 minutes. Depending on
the size of the pieces they cook faster or
slower.
Happy Cooking everyone!
Constance Jesser is Owner of the Jacksonville
Mercantile and a professionally-trained chef.
She may be reached at 541-899-1047.
Allison feels that her efforts are being
well received. “I think that we are getting
a positive response from the public,” she
says, citing an increase in memberships and
donations. “But so many are waiting to see
what happens to the Historical Society.
“What we need is a leap of faith. People
have to believe that there is a future for
the organization. And people have to
believe it at the same time for it to work. It
would be kind of like a chain letter where
everyone sends a dollar.” She pauses for a
moment. “On second thought, let’s make
that ten dollars!”

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Paws for Thought

by Darla Jochum, D.V.M.
Mamma Mia Gelateria
Avoid Holiday Hazards

T
his holiday season, pet
owners should be careful
how we deck our halls!
Here are a few things that can pose a
danger to our favorite furry friends
during the holidays.
Ribbons, Tinsel, and Electric
Cords: These can be of special
interest especially to playful cats,
kittens, and puppies who see these
materials as toys to be chased,
chewed, or swallowed. If swallowed,
ribbons and tinsel can become
lodged around the tongue or get
bunched-up in the intestinal track.
This is a life-threatening condition
requiring exploratory surgery for
correction. If you have a playful
feline or young dog, avoid using
tinsel on your Christmas tree and
limit the use of ribbons on packages
placed under the tree. Electric cords
and strings of lights can also pose a
danger to cats and dogs who may
be tempted to chew on them. If a pet
bites into an electrical cord, severe
burns to the tongue and lips can
occur - or in extreme cases, damage
to the lungs and respiratory distress
can result. These items can also be
of danger to rabbits, ferrets, and
rodents. Avoid placing strings of
lights on lower branches of your
Christmas tree and use electrical
cord covers to keep these dangers
away from your pets.
Eats and Treats: Hors d’oeuvres
and dips placed out for guests can
be especially tempting to dogs
and cats. Onions in these foods
can cause damage to red blood
cells if consumed in large enough
quantities. Cats are more sensitive
to the dangers of onions than dogs.
Macadamia nuts are especially toxic
to dogs and cats, and cause muscle
weakness and tremors. Cooked
bones from the holiday bird or
ham can splinter and perforate a
dog or cat’s intestines if eaten. If
your pet gets an especially fatty
bone or leftovers, the pancreas may
become inflamed and overloaded.
This condition is serious and may
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your pets enjoy a midnight snack
you’ll regret later.
In case of emergency, be sure
you know the number of your
veterinarian. Just in case, it’s also
good to have the ASPCA’s Animal
Poison Control Center number
handy. (1-888-426-4435) Holidays
are a time for visiting friends and
family, not your local veterinary
(or human) emergency room. Keep
your celebrations safe and enjoyable
by avoiding these common holiday
hazards.
Darla may be reached at 541-899-1081
Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital.

Reward Offered in Cow Killing Case

On Saturday morning, November
7, three pregnant cows were shot
along Bishop Creek Road in Ruch.
One cow was killed and partially
butchered. Two other wounded
animals had to be euthanized.
Not only was this a brutal act of
animal cruelty, it is a significant
financial loss to the Hunter family
who owned the cows.
Between the Rogue Valley Hang
Gliding and Paragliding Association
(RVHPA), Crimestoppers of
Southern Oregon is adding
$1,000 and the Humane Society, a
$7,000 reward is being offered for
information leading to the arrest
and conviction of the criminal(s)
involved in this despicable act.
Information can be sent to
reward@garywest.com or
phoned in to 541-261-4900.

Become a Master Recycler in Spring 2010

Jackson County Recycling
Partnership & OSU Extension
Service invite residents and
business representatives to become
Master Recyclers, gaining a broad
understanding of waste prevention,
recycling, the local solid waste
infrastructure, hazardous waste
avoidance, and composting. Join a
10-week training course that offers an
extensive training manual, discussion-
based classes, presentations from local
and regional experts and field trips to
relevant sites, including the regional
landfill, waste-to-energy plant,
composting facility and waste water
treatment plant.
Master Recyclers are required
to give 40 service hours to support
and expand local waste diversion
programs and projects. Weekly
classes will take place on Tuesday
evenings, March 2 – May 11,
5:30–8:30pm at the OSU Extension
classroom, 569 Hanley Road.
Applications are due Monday, February
1, 2010 and are available online at
www.jcmasterrecyclers.org. For more
information, contact OSU Extension
Service at 541-776-7371.

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Practically Speaking
by Debby Luetkenhoelter, M.A./CCC-SLP
Holiday Season Social &
Language Tips for All!
W
ow! It’s December again - an
exciting time for kids and
families, a joyous time for
celebration of faith, school vacation,
family trips, parties, shopping, and lots
of food, church programs, and reunions.
It’s a time when we realize schedules are
interrupted, excitement is peaked and
social expectations are high.
Here are some suggestions to help us
all fit more comfortably into the social
season. And remember, not everyone will
be in the holiday mood, so be aware that
not everyone will respond to cheerful
greetings. That’s okay.
1. Expectations are always high during
the holiday season. Even though it is
Christmas and nothing should go wrong,
life still has its unexpected surprises.
That’s okay, too.
2. There tends to be more people in
smaller spaces.
3. Personal space becomes an issue.
Don’t be a ‘space invader’. Try to keep
at least an arm’s length away from your
communication partner, if space allows.
4. Many times family members and
friends haven’t seen each other for a long
time. Be considerate of their need to talk
with everyone. Avoid monopolizing one
person’s time.
Jacksonville Kiwanis Honors Student of the Month
for South Medford High School
This month at their November 18th
meeting, the Jacksonville Kiwanis
honored Noe Duran as their Student of
the Month. During the school year, the
local Kiwanis Club gives recognition
to and awards a U.S. Savings Bond
to outstanding students from South
Medford High School.
Noe is a senior, the son of Maria and
Nahum Duran of Medford. Besides
his regular curriculum, he has studied
Five Round-out JOBA Board
Five new members have been elected
to serve on the Jacksonville Oregon
Business Association (JOBA) Board of
Directors. Joining previously elected-
members David Jesser, Whitman Parker,
Robert Roos and Mel Ashland are:
Mary Kell (Good Bean), David Palmer
(Fiasco/Jacksonville Vineyards), David
Works (Segway), Carl Johnson (McCully
House), and Mike Feldman (Stagecoach
Boosters Club Painting Project a Success!
Dirk Siedlecki, Victoria Grensky, Linda Kestner, Peggy Gilmour, and Anne McAlpin
Over the first weekend in November,
the Boosters Club cleaned, prepped,
and painted the Food & Friends dining
hall. Thanks to the following who
generously gave their time and effort!
Stan Lyon, Rob Buerk, Dirk Siedlecki,
The Jacksonville Review
5. It’s important to not be a
‘conversation hog’. Make sure you allow
the other person to do at least 50% of the
talking during any given conversation.
Take turns in your conversation.
6. Limit your conversations to 5
minutes. Move onto someone else. Give
everyone else a chance to visit.
7. Avoid ‘spilling the beans’ to those
you see at dinners or parties. This means
that your casual friends or relatives don’t
need to hear every little detail of your life
from the past year. Of course, close family
members want to know what has been
going on in your life.
8. Be a good listener and considerate
communication partner. Look at the
person you are talking to.
9. Try to read body language and
definitely listen for verbal cues that
indicate the person is done visiting.
10. Relax, sit without talking
sometimes. Find a spot where you can go
if you need some ‘relax’ time.
11. Help the hostess and enjoy yourself!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Debby may be reached at the
Jacksonville Speech & Language Center
541-899-7000.
artistic classes. He is busy working
after school as a cook at a Hawaiian
restaurant. After he graduates, he plans
to attend Rogue Community College
to study construction. The Kiwanis is
proud to honor this student who has
worked very hard to achieve success.
For further information, contact
Dave Wilson at 899-1934,
e-mail: elkhntr@charter.net.
Saloon/Jazz Club). In keeping to its
mission to improve the economic vitality
of historic Jacksonville, the new JOBA
Board unanimously supported running
a television commercial on Charter
Cable during the holiday season.
Supported by JOBA members and non-
members, the commercial will air more
than 800 times during the peak of the
holiday shopping season.
Linda Kestner, Anne McAlpin, Don
Cady, Lee Lewis, Mary Ann Ramsden,
Fred Merchant, Charley Wilson, Jeanena
White Wilson, Steve Casaleggio, John
Ellis, Peggy Gilmour, Victoria Grensky.
December 2009 / January 2010
SPOTLIGHT
Big Winner!
Congratulations to David Gibb
Photography, our very own Jacksonville
photographer on being named the winner
of the Mail Tribune's Reader's Choice
Award for 2009 as Best Photographer.
This is the second year in a row that this
honor has been placed upon David Gibb
Photography.
David & Ronit have operated David
Gibb Photography for 20 years in
Jacksonville. The studio is located at 115 Contact them at: www.dgibbphoto.com
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The GoodBean Gives Back
Once again, The GoodBean is proud to sponsor, “The Café Femenina Foundation.”
The foundation works with women coffee growers in marginalized, rural, communities
in an effort to foster change by supporting
and helping them achieve economic
independence. By supporting women
growers, the quality of life in the entire
community improves as does sustainable
economic systems. With CF’s help, women
are learning all aspects of the coffee
business – from production to harvesting
to sales. This holiday season, The Good
Bean will be roasting another organic
blend called “Feliz Navidad.” All profits
will benefit these courageous women and
the foundation.
Moon Moves to New Phase
After 17 years as Jacksonville’s in the springtime, he’ll take the Ashland
Postmaster, Nick Moon is leaving to reigns full-time when Ashland’s present
assume the postmaster relocates to the Portland area.
Postmaster job Nick told the Review, “I’ve loved my
in Ashland. time here in Jacksonville and will miss
During a everyone. It was time for me to take
transition on a new life challenge and I knew the
period, Ashland job was the thing to do. It’s been
Nick will be an honor and pleasure working here.”
managing the Feel free to visit Nick at the Ashland
Medford mail post office or send your comments to:
distribution poboxmoon@live.com.
plant. Then,
“Oh Oregon, Songs of Oregon” release December 1st
“Oh Oregon, Songs of Oregon” was $12.00 at the door. “Oh Oregon, Songs
released on December 1st. This collection of Oregon” is now available in many
of songs was written over a 25 year Jacksonville gift stores.
span and includes the recently written, For a list of stores, song clips and show
“Sunset Over Jacksonville,” capturing dates/times visit www.OhOregon.com.
the history and spirit of Jacksonville in
what is described as a six minute epic
soft rock ballad. Southern Oregon is well
represented on the CD with “Backroads,”
referencing the Applegate Valley, along
with, “I Love Oregon,” which speaks of
pear orchards in bloom and McKee Bridge.
There will be a CD release concert at
Applegate Lodge on December 16th at
7:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and
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