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About Applegater. (Jacksonville, OR) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2012)
14 Winter 2012 Applegater FEATURED ADVERTISER Each issue, the Applegater will feature one of our valued advertisers. Here is the story of the Applegate River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant in Applegate, Oregon, one of our loyal advertisers and supporters. Applegate Library The Friends of the Applegate Library is now in the process of raising money for the construction of a storage building for Fire at the our books. The Jackson County Library Applegate Library System (JCLS) will provide some of the funds from their “discretionary budget,” We need your help! In August of this past summer, but resources are limited so we are obliged a neighbor was awakened at 1 am by to seek donations from our community to someone at her door shouting that there augment the funds from JCLS. Jackson County Parks Department was a fire on the Applegate Library property. Since her home is adjacent to has cleaned up the burned area where the the library, she knew that she would have building once stood, and the site is now to act fast and called 9-1-1 immediately. ready for the new building. Plans are in the Luckily, the Applegate Fire Department is making for a structure of about 500 square situated right next door to the library, so feet with natural lighting and shelves to the firemen were able to save not only the store all of the books that will be sold at neighbor’s property, but the main building future book sales. We are appealing to you, our Applegate of the Applegate Library as well. However, the small house that served Community, for tax-deductible donations as our storage building was burned to the to the building fund. Please consider how ground with all of its contents, which much our library means to our community, included the entire supply of books that and how you would like to see it continue had been collected all year long to sell to serve us. Checks can be made out to at our library book sales. The book sales “Friends of The Applegate Library” and provide most of the money that the Friends mailed to Carol Hoon, Treasurer, P.O. Box of the Applegate Library use for activities 3257, Applegate, Oregon 97530. If you have questions concerning like the summer reading program and other programs that become available from the donations, please call Joan Peterson at 541-846-6988. time to time for the community. Ruch Library Happy holidays from Ruch Library! Be sure and stop by the library this month for books on holiday baking, crafts, clutter busting, and more. Pick out a book that you can read while snuggled near the fire, or an audio book for a trip to grandma’s. Children are welcome to select a gift book for themselves when they visit the library between Hanukkah and Christmas. We have a variety of craft activities scheduled for December on Thursdays from 3 to 5:30 pm. Drop in and get your creative juices flowing. December 6. Greeting Cards: We will have a wide selection of materials for you to make a unique card. All ages are welcome. December 13. Ornament: Make an orb ornament with interesting paper, and maybe become inspired to later create one Applegate River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant by SAlly bUttShAw The site of the Applegate River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant has been a community gathering spot since the 1800s. That tradition is carried on today by the Davis family, Richard, Joanna, Duke and Dusty, who purchased the site in January 1992, opened the Applegate River Ranch House that year, and opened the Lodge in May 1997. It has been a family-run operation for 21 years, since Duke and Dusty were young boys. They also employ local residents. Many community events have been hosted at the Lodge over the years, including fundraising events for this newspaper, Save the Pioneer Bridge (the green bridge in Applegate), and many others. The beautiful rustic lodge has seven themed rooms available for guests. They also offer a honeymoon suite. The lodge is pet-friendly, with several resident pets on the grounds and in the lobby. An with some family photographs. All ages. impressive cathedral ceiling with a massive December 20. Christmas Origami: stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the Fold a star, bell, Santa, angel; or try your main lobby, which also welcomes many hand (and patience) on a reindeer. Ages musical events throughout the year. Duke is a saxophone player who sits in with six and up. During December we will have an various bands that entertain in this cozy activity that should be fun for all ages, room. He also books the musicians who while teaching you a little about geography. play there. The music is an eclectic offering Match international toys with their of rock, country, bluegrass, reggae and countries of origin on our large world map, more. Something for everyone! The restaurant is capably run by and receive a prize for your efforts. All ages are welcome, but children seven and under Dusty, with dinner served from 4 to 9 pm every day except Monday and Tuesday. will need parental supervision. Lego Fun will be offered on Thursday, The menu changes seasonally, but when January 3, from 3 to 5:30 pm. Come in I stopped in, the dish that caught my eye and create something fun with Legos and was the ahi tuna with pineapple bruschetta. then leave the building blocks here for Entrees include chicken and meat dishes with vegetarian selections available. Also next time. on the menu are enticing salads, soups and Hope to see you at the library! pasta dishes. Local wines are also offered. Thalia Truesdell The lodge hosts many weddings, Branch Manager family reunions, and community events. Ruch Library Some guests return annually with family 541-899-7438 or friends to celebrate holidays, wedding anniversaries, or birthdays. Outside is an area with shelter and seating—great for when the warmer weather returns. The lodge is located at 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, Oregon. For more information, contact Joanna Davis at 541-660-0244. Sally Buttshaw 541-646-8418 sallybuttshaw@ymail.com Main entrance to the Applegate River Lodge. Stone fireplace in the lobby. Honeymoon suite at the Lodge. (All photos by Sally Buttshaw.)
