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Applegate ValleyCommunity Newspaper, Inc. 7386 Highway 238, PMB 308 Jacksonville, OR 97530 U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 50 Grants Pass, OR 97526 Log on to our website www.applegater.org November 1, 2008 Volume 1, No. 4 Applegate Valley Community Newspaper Serving Jackson and Josephine Counties — Circulation: 9,000 Postal Patron November-December 2008 33rd Annual Clayfolk Pottery Show Local conservationist receives award BY DIANE GARCIA Su R o l l e , f o r m e r U S F S Applegate District Ranger and founding member of the Applegate Partnership, received the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy’s 2008 Conservation Award Saturday evening at the local nonprofi t organization’s 30 th Anniversary Celebration in Talent. The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy’s annual Conservation Celebration was held at Paschal Winery and commemorated the conservation of more than 8,200 acres of land. Th e Award is given annually at the event to honor lifetime achievements of local individuals dedicated to land conservation. Rolle, who was the fi rst woman in the state of Texas to earn a degree in Soil Science, moved to the Rogue Valley in 1979 and worked for the Ashland Ranger District where she supervised the range, wildlife, timber, and recreation programs. Her nontraditional management style was instrumental in the on-the- ground recovery eff ort that followed the Silver Fire in 1987, which burned more than 96,000 acres in southern Oregon and included parts of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area. Rolle persuaded the Forest Service to use helicopters instead of the more invasive logging methods used at the time in order to maintain the roadless quality and natural beauty of the area. Clayfolk will celebrate its 33rd pottery show and sale at the Medford Armory on November 14, 15, and 16. Featuring a wide range of ceramic work by more than 60 artists, this show is free and open to the public. Clayfolk is a nonprofit group dedicated to developing an understanding and love for the ceramic arts. Th e show includes live pottery-making demonstrations and hands-on experiences for children. Work from artists highlights both the decorative and the functional, including dinnerware, jewelry, tiles, fountains, sculptures, and much more. Live entertainment kicks off the show Friday night from 4 to 9 pm. On Saturday, November 15, doors open from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Th e Medford Armory is located at 1701 South Pacifi c Highway. For more information, visit us on the web at www. clayfolk.org Contact: Julia Janeway, Publicity Chair Tel. 541-488-5168 Email: pumphouse@mind.net Th ank you from the Applegater See ROLLE, page 2 Farewell to Frank Ferreria Owner of Applegate Red Winery See page 16 On Sunday afternoon, September 14, a group of Applegater supporters met for afternoon tea with all the amenities and a silent auction. Th is event was held at Eve’s Garden Café. A great time was had by all and more than $2,000 was raised for the Gater. Th e Applegater board would like to thank everyone who supported this event. See THANK YOU, page 12