14 Fall 2012 Applegater
Applegate Library
Our summer was full of interesting
programs:
In May, Barbara Mumblo from the
forest service’s Star Ranger Station came
to the library to discuss invasive plant
species. She was informative and gave a
great discussion on how to control these
species and keep them from invading our
gardens and property.
In June, artist Mary Kelly showed
children how to make dream catchers and
discussed a variety of Native American
legends. Some beautiful dream catchers
were made. Also in June, the Basic III
computer class was offered at the library.
Check the library schedule for future
classes and locations.
In July, storyteller Mark Ropers
arrived for the children’s summer reading
program.
New offices for
Jacksonville attorney
On August 4, Pacifica brought an
animal science program to the library for
ages 3-12.
Summer reading continued until
August 4. Awards included a countywide
drawing for a dinner gift card for two
adults; a library drawing for a Kindle
Touch e-book for teens; and a Barnes and
Noble gift certificate for children from our
Friends of the Library.
The library is now alive with programs
and plans for the fall and winter months.
Keep an eye out for the fall programs,
which will be posted in the library.
We are always looking for new library
members. If you would like to join Friends
of the Library or renew your membership,
stop by the library, give them your e-mail
address and pay your membership fee of
$15. Every little bit helps continue the
activities at our library.
Joan Peterson • 541-846-6988
Ruch Library
Computer Basics III classes are October
25 – November 15, also Thursdays from
Ruch Library has had an exciting 1 to 3 pm.  These classes cover advanced
summer.  Seventy-six children participated word processing, spreadsheets, computer
in the Summer Reading Program, management and Internet services.  Please
attending programs, reading books, and stop by or call 541-899-7438 to register
learning about the night sky, which was the for a class. 
theme for this year.  Our programs were
Stop by the library to see the amazing
enthusiastically attended.  The Planetarium, miniatures from the Southern Oregon
brought to us by ScienceWorks Hands-On Miniaturists, which will be on display
Museum in Ashland, was a huge success, as through September 18.  Following that,
was Steampunk Jewelry with Janis Mohr- we will have a canning display—just in
Tipton. 
time for the fall canning season.  We also
Two levels of free computer classes have an abundant crop of food preservation
will be offered at the Ruch Library this fall. books, well worth perusing to discover the
Computer Basics II covers word processing, new methods for dealing with lower-acid
digital photo processing, file management, vegetables.
and graphic design and review. The
See you at the library!
four classes run from September 20 to
Thalia Truesdell • 541-899-7438
October 11 on Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm. 
Branch Manager
VOTE!
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to mail in
your ballot.
Alissa M. Weaver is a long-
time resident of the Applegate
Valley. After graduation from
Willamette University College
of Law, she began practicing
law in Jackson County in 1996
at the Center for Nonprofit
Legal Services, where she
specialized in consumer law
and landlord/tenant issues. She
then joined Southern Oregon
Public Defenders specializing in
juvenile law before deciding to
open a practice in Jacksonville
last year. Her present practice
focuses on estate planning
and probate, including the
preparation of wills and trusts
Alissa Weaver, Jacksonville attorney specializing
in estate planning.
and advising clients in elder
law issues.
Alissa has been a member of the Oregon State Bar since 1996, serving on the
executive committee of the animal law section of the Oregon State Bar. Community
service is a priority for Alissa and she serves on the advisory committee of the Walker
Fund through the Oregon Community Foundation, and is the treasurer for her son’s
Boy Scout troop. In her limited spare time, Alissa continues to pursue her passion for
music by singing in her church choir at St. Joseph’s in Jacksonville, and writing music
that she performs with her daughter.
Her new office is located at 933 B North Fifth Street in Jacksonville, right behind
Pioneer Village and next door to the Jacksonville Veterinary Clinic. Notary services are
available by appointment. For more information, please call 541-890-0147.
Thank you from
Friends of Ruch Library
A hearty “Thank You” to all the businesses and individuals who support our
“Sponsor-A-Saturday” campaign. Thanks to your donor support, we have funded 15
Saturdays in 2012. For only $250, you can join this generous group and see your name
on our new trailer sign/reader board behind Ramsay Realty if you wish. For more
information on Friends of Ruch Library, call Tina Drake at 541-702-2152 or email
her at smartina@charter.net.