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About Applegater. (Jacksonville, OR) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 2014)
Applegater Fall 2014 3 WHO WE ARE A huge T HANKS to the generous donors who recently contributed to the Applegater. The Applegate Valley Community N e w s p a p e r, I n c . i s a n o n p r o f i t 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to the publication of the Applegater newspaper, which, we feel, reflects the heart and soul of our community. PATRON Anonymous Our Mission The nonprofit Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc. (AVCN), provides the many rural and diverse communities of the Applegate Watershed with a communications vehicle, the Applegater newspaper, free of charge to all watershed residents. Our quarterly paper presents constructive, relevant, educational and entertaining reports on a wide variety of subjects such as: n natural resources n ecology and other science information n historical and current events n community news and opinions AVCN encourages and publishes differing viewpoints and, through the Applegater newspaper, acts as a clearinghouse for this diverse community. We are dedicated to working together with community members to maintain and enhance the quality of life that is unique to the Applegate Watershed. Acknowledgements The Applegater Newspaper is published quarterly by the Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc., and is funded by donations from our loyal readers and advertisements for local businesses. Special thanks to Diana Coogle, Haley May, Margaret della Santina and Paul Tipton for copy editing; Kaye Clayton, Diana Coogle, Kathy Kliewer, Mikell Nielsen, Paul Tipton, and Debbie and Don Tollefson for proofing; Beate Foit for bookkeeping; and webmaster Joe Lavine. Board of Directors Diana Coogle, Chairperson Debbie Tollefson, Secretary Chris Bratt, Treasurer Barbara Holiday J.D. Rogers Don Tollefson Greeley Wells Editorial Committee Chris Bratt Tom Carstens Barbara Holiday, Editor Rauno Perttu Sandy Shaffer Greeley Wells All articles, stories, opinions and letters that appear in the Applegater are the opinion and property of the author, and not necessarily that of the Applegater or the Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc. PROTECTION OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Any and all materials submitted for publication must be original (no reprinted articles, please) and the intellectual property of the author unless otherwise credited. All articles submitted to the Applegater are subject to edit and publication at the newspaper’s discretion. Letters to the Editor cannot be more than 450 words. Opinion pieces and articles cannot exceed 750 words. Community calendar submissions must be brief. All photos submitted must be high resolution (300 dpi) or “large format” (e.g., 30” x 40”). Any questions, email gater@applegater.org. All submissions for our next issue must be received either at the address or email below by the deadline. Applegater c/o Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc. P.O. Box 14 Jacksonville, OR 97530 Email: gater@applegater.org Website: www.applegater.org SUSTAINER Anonymous, Grants Pass, OR Chris Kane & Stan Long, Murphy, OR Kate Manning, Grants Pass, OR CONTRIBUTOR Anonymous, Applegate, OR Chris Bratt, Applegate, OR Greeley Wells, Jacksonville, OR SUPPORTER Anonymous, Applegate, OR Anonymous, Grants Pass, OR Anonymous, Jacksonville, OR Hidden Valley Market, Murphy, OR Karen Markman & Tom Mitchell, Applegate, OR Joan Peterson, Applegate, OR Don & Debbie Tollefson, Applegate, OR Editorial Calendar ISSUE DEADLINE Bob & Marly White, Grants Pass, OR Evelyn Williams, Jacksonville, OR Mary & Robert Wolk, Murphy, OR Mary Yturriaga, Williams, OR SPONSOR Anonymous, Grants Pass, OR Teri Auker Becker, Applegate, OR Wanda Billings, Littlefield, TX Dan & Patty Buren, Grants Pass, OR Jan Buur, Santa Barbara, CA Gene & Melody Crane, Williams, OR Jeanne Fletcher, Applegate, OR Don & Julie Hoskins, Applegate, OR Kathy Kliewer, Williams, OR Ana Hall & Rauno Perttu, Applegate, OR Janeen Sathre, Applegate, OR David & Karen Tallha, Grants Pass, OR Janis Mohr-Tipton and Paul Tipton, Jacksonville, OR Scott and Jody Traina, Jacksonville, OR Help us ensure that we have the ongoing support needed to publish the Applegater. All contributions are tax-deductible and receive recognition in the Applegater. Patron $1001+ Sustainer $501 - $1000 Contributor $201 - $500 Supporter $51 - $200 Sponsor $5 - $50 Please make your checks payable to Applegater Newspaper and mail to: Applegater P.O. Box 14 Jacksonville, OR 97530 Donors: We strive to ensure that our donor list is accurate. Please contact us if there are errors or omissions. Job Opportunity The Applegater newspaper needs a self-motivated advertising salesperson for Jackson County. Generous commission. WINTER (Dec-Feb) .........November 1 Holiday / Arts SPRING (March-May) ......February 1 Commerce / Community SUMMER (June-Aug) ......May 1 Environment/ Fire / Recreation FALL (Sept-Nov) ....... .....August 1 Agriculture / Wine Personal mailing label! One year: $14.99 Two years: $24.99 Mail us a check or pay online at www.applegater.org. Masthead photo credit Mikell Nielsen of Williams captured the adorable face of Jackpot the alpaca, who keeps company with her family’s goats, Dizzy and Louis. Photo Specs To be printable, all photos submitted must be high resolution (300 dpi) or “large format” (e.g., 30” x 40”). Advertisers ! We can help you reach your market. The Applegater is the only newspaper covering the entire Applegate Valley. With a circulation of 10,500 and a readership of over 20,000, we cover Jacksonville, Ruch, Applegate, Williams, Murphy, Wilderville, Wonder, Jerome Prairie and areas of Medford and Grants Pass. For more information, contact: • Jackson County—Valorie Tintinger 541-450-2983 livingwelltoday526@gmail.com • Josephine County—Amber Caudell 541-846-1027 ambercaudell@ymail.com Next deadline: November 1 Email gater@applegater.org. FROM THE EDITOR Dear Readers, Welcome! In this, our fall edition, the themes are agriculture and wine. Our board members sought the lowdown on both areas, so be sure to read their articles on pages 1 and 8. Our 20th Birthday Bash at Red Lily Vineyards was a tremendous success. Enjoy some photos on page 2 taken by our esteemed board member, artist Greeley Wells. Thanks, Greeley! And, once again, thanks go out to our sponsors—Applegate Valley Realty, Cowhorn Vineyard, Fields Home Center, Hidden Valley Market, Quady North, Red Lily Vineyards and Lithia Toyota—and to the fabulous Swing State band and Elements Tapas Bar. We couldn’t have done it without you! Also on page 2, we officially welcome Tom Carstens as our newest member of the Applegater’s editorial committee. Inducted at this issue’s editorial committee meeting, he passed with flying colors. Applegate School and Applegate Valley Trails Association are holding benefit dinners in September—see articles about both on page 4. And if you like opinion pieces (who doesn’t!), you can feast on an abundance of them in this issue—too many to list! We hope you enjoy our latest edition and, as always, feel free to send us your comments. We listen. Barbara Holiday gater@applegater.org What's Inside the Gater Behind the Green Door: Consider community ....................................... p. 21 Bird Explorer: Wild owls and sustainable agriculture ........................... p. 11 Butterflies to enjoy before winter .......................................................... p. 13 Dirty Fingernails and All: Unsolved mystery in the hen house ............. p. 9 Opinion—Climate crisis: A symptom of underpriced fossil fuels ........... p. 20 Opinion—Here we go again…BLM’s Nedsbar Timber Sale .................. p. 20 Opinions—National Wilderness Act after 50 years ............................... p. 23 Opinion—River Right: Where flows collide ........................................... p. 19 Opinion—The rape of North Applegate Road ........................................ p. 18 The Starry Side: Falling back into the night sky .................................... p. 7 Wildfire: Everyone has a role (but are they doing it?) ............................ p. 14