2 Fall 2012 Applegater
A huge T HANKS to the
generous donors
who have recently
donated to the
Applegater.
Contributors
Suzanne & Joe Lavine, Grants Pass, OR
Rauno Perttu, Jacksonville, OR
Supporters
Friends of the Ruch Library, Ruch, OR
Maggie Purves, Grants Pass, OR
Luther & Janice Wilt, Jacksonville, OR
Barbara Winch, Bondurant, WY
Sponsors
Anonymous, Wilderville, OR
Anonymous, Williams, OR
J & R Clarke, Grants Pass, OR
William Crooks, Grants Pass, OR
Albert Drexel, Greenville, NY
Judy Fitzgerald, Rogue River, OR
Larry & Sue Guches, Hauser, ID
Sue Hall, Grants Pass, OR
Joy Rogalla & James Reiland,
Jacksonville, OR
Jerry Sparlin, Grants Pass, OR
Update: Applegate Dam
hydroelectric project
Construction of the Applegate Dam hydroelectric project, originally scheduled to
begin in January 2012, has been delayed while engineers redesign the outlet tunnel at
the base of the dam. The US Army Corps of Engineers rejected Symbiotics Inc.’s final
design for the project in late 2011 because of concerns that it would “reduce the flow
volume through the single existing outlet at the dam,” according to a representative of
the Oregon Water Resources Department.
In response, Symbiotics, Inc. has undertaken a “massive redesign” of the outlet
tunnel, explains Erik Steimle, Symbiotics director of environmental compliance. The new
outlet tunnel is intended not to affect or compromise the existing Corps of Engineers
outlet in any way.
All of the other features of the project will remain the same, including the buried
transmission line and construction of the fish passage.
This engineering redesign effort is still under way and, as a result, construction on
the hydroelectric project will not begin in 2012. Symbiotics expects to announce an
estimated start date sometime this winter. Stay tuned!
Margaret della Santina • 541-899-9950
WHO WE ARE
The Applegate Valley Community
Newspaper, Inc. is a nonprofit
501(c)3 corporation dedicated to
the publication of the Applegater
newspaper, which, we feel, reflects
the heart and soul of our community.
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
t o t h e A p p l e g a t e Wa t e r s h e d .
Acknowledgements
Help us ensure that we have the
ongoing support needed to publish
the Applegater. All contributors receive
recognition in the Applegater each issue.
Patron - over $1000
Sustainer $501 - $1000
Contributor $201 - $500
Supporter $51 - $200
Sponsor $5 - $50
On August 5, a lightning storm with winds nearing 50 miles per hour (as reported by National
Weather Service spotter Paul Tipton) resulted in multiple fires called the Fort Complex Fire in
and around Red Buttes Wilderness Area. All but the Goff Fire are contained. As of August 24, a
total of 6,683 acres have been scorched by the Fort Complex fires. Photo by Rauno Perttu.
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are greatly appreciated. Please make your
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Applegater
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Greeley Wells, Chairman
Linda Fischer, Secretary
Joseph Lavine, Webmaster
Hal Macy
Michael Riding
Paula Rissler
J.D. Rogers, Editor
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Valley Community Newspaper,
Inc., and is funded by donations
from our loyal readers and
advertisements for local businesses.
Special thanks to Barbara Holiday
for layout; Margaret della Santina,
Sue Maesen, Chris Allen and Paul
Tipton for editing; P. R. Kellogg, Kaye
Clayton and Paul Tipton for proofing;
and Rona Jones for bookkeeping.
Editorial Committee
Thanks to Dan Bryant of NRBA Riverboard Excursions for loaning the Applegater a canopy to
keep us dry during the afternoon showers at Applegate Valley Days. Photo by Linda Fischer.
DEADLINES
ISSUE
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
DATE
November 1
February 1
May 1
August 1
What's Inside the Gater
Applegate outdoor options ..................................................................... p. 20
Back in Time: To Victoria and return—Part One ................................ p. 6
Behind the Green Door: I like it wild .................................................... p. 21
Birdman: Summer visitors move on ....................................................... p. 12
Dirty fingernails and all: Putting all your eggs in one basket ................ p. 5
Forest maintenance work leads to questions .......................................... p. 17
Letters to the Editor .............................................................................. p. 19
Ruch School looking forward ................................................................. p. 19
Tall Tales from the Editor: Jan’s flyer or I can’t thank you enough ......... p. 18
The Starry Side: Morning glory and shooting stars ................................ p. 7
Upper Applegate Grange: Rechartered and revived ............................... p. 4
Fall masthead
photo credit
Applegate resident Teya Jacobi, retired
attorney and newspaper photographer,
took this photo of carved pumpkins at a
Hope Mountain Barter Fair in Takilma.
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format” (e.g., 30” x 40”).
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Next deadline: November 1
J.D. Rogers, Editor
Chris Bratt
Rauno Perttu
Sandy Shaffer
Greeley Wells
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Valley Community Newspaper, Inc.
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