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About Applegater. (Jacksonville, OR) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2013)
2 Spring 2013 Applegater A huge T HANKS to the generous donors who contributed to the Applegater. Applegate Valley Days on June 22 CONTRIBUTORS Chris Bratt, Applegate, OR Donna & Matt Epstein, Jacksonville, OR Tracy Lamblin, Jacksonville, OR SPONSORS Anonymous Anonymous, Applegate, OR Anonymous, Jacksonville, OR Bill & Joyce Cannon, Grants Pass, OR Dolores Durando, Williams, OR Jean Mount, Grants Pass, OR Philip Niedermeyer, Grants Pass, OR John & Bonnie Rinaldi, Jacksonville, OR Robin Sanborn, Grants Pass, OR Mr. & Mrs. Allan Schoenfeld, Murphy, OR JoAnna Shaw, Jacksonville, OR Bob & Marcia Zellman, Jacksonville, OR 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. Mark your calendars for Applegate Valley Days on Saturday, June 22. Hundreds of people enjoyed last year’s two days of events, even though Saturday’s cold rain kept many away. Although we considered the first-time event a success in gathering and introducing people to the park, the two days involved a tremendous amount of work on the part of the organizers and required more than 75 volunteers. This year’s plan is to continue with a format similar to last year’s, but on one day only. In a change from last year, this year’s event will have no admission charge and free parking, which we hope will attract more people,. Although the details are still being planned, we’ll again have fun things to see and do. You can look forward to displays of locally made arts, crafts, and food. You’ll be able to enjoy that super Applegate Lions BBQ with Applegate Valley wines and other beverages available for purchase. And you’ll be entertained by great local musicians. Watch for updates and details at www.applegatevalleydays.org. Remember June 22 and come enjoy a day by the river. For more information, contact David Laananen at 541-846-0500 or david.laananen@asu.edu. SUSTAINERS Chris Kane & Stan Long, Murphy, OR SUPPORTERS Anonymous, Los Angeles, CA Anonymous, Manhattan Beach, CA Applegate Valley Garden Club, Jacksonville, OR Linda Mullens, Grants Pass, OR Carol Pinto, Los Angeles, CA Drummond Rennie, Jacksonville, OR WHO WE ARE 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 Historic Logtown Cemetery cleanup day! Join us for our annual cemetery cleanup: raking leaves, hauling fallen limbs and picking up trash. • Saturday, April 27, 10 am to 3 pm • 2 pm: Hot dog lunch provided by the volunteers of the Logtown Cemetery Association. Please bring your own chairs. • 2:30 pm: Presentation of cemetery history and interesting facts about some historic figures interred in the cemetery. For more information, contact Janeen Sathre at 541-899-1443. 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 Barbara Holiday for layout; Chris Allen, Sue Maesen, Margaret della Santina and Paul Tipton for editing; Teri Becker, Kaye Clayton, P. R. Kellogg and Paul Tipton for proofing; and Rona Jones for bookkeeping. 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 All donations are tax-deductible and are greatly appreciated. Please make your checks payable to Applegater Newspaper and mail to: Applegater P.O. Box 14 Jacksonville, OR 97530 Donors: We strive to ensure our donor list is accurate. Please contact us if there are errors or omissions. Like us on Facebook! Just go to our website at www. applegater.org and click on “Find us on Facebook”...or search “Applegater Newspaper on Facebook.” 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 . Board of Directors Greeley Wells, Chairman Linda Fischer, Secretary Joseph Lavine, Webmaster Hal Macy Michael Riding Paula Rissler J.D. Rogers, Editor Editorial Committee The old ARCO gas station, with its now valuable collection of gas pumps, lies beneath Applegate Lake with the rest of the town of Copper, usually under 60 feet of water. Photo by Bert Webber in 1970. From Ruch and the Upper Applegate Valley by John and Marguerite Black. Does anyone know what happened to these old pumps when the station was dismantled prior to the filling of Applegate Lake? Contact J.D. Rogers at 541-846-7736. DEADLINES ISSUE Summer Fall Winter Spring DATE May 1 August 1 November 1 February 1 What's Inside the Gater Spring masthead photo credit Liz Butler, Williams resident and Herb Pharm webmaster, shot this colorful cluster of old-fashioned bleeding heart blooms in Williams. Photo Specs To be printable, all photos submitted must be high resolution (300 dpi) or “large format” (e.g., 30” x 40”). Advertisers ! Next Generation: Ruch and Applegate School students ......................... p. 23 We can help you reach your market. The Applegater is the only newspaper covering the entire Applegate Valley. With a circulation of 9,200 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. Opinion: Pilot Joe Treegate .................................................................. p. 19 For more information, contact: Opinion: A more aggressive approach to forest management ................. p. 19 Jackson County—Sally Buttshaw 541-646-8418 sallybuttshaw@ymail.com Josephine County—Shawn Zimmerman 541-414-7301 thezsfamily@gmail.com Back in Time: The love of dancing ........................................................ p. 6 Behind the Green Door: No man’s land ................................................. p. 21 Birdman: Spring migration ................................................................... p. 13 Dirty fingernails and all: Planting for the future .................................. p. 5 NEWS from Oregon Department of Forestry ......................................... p. 17 Tall Tales from the Editor: The Rim mine or climbing toward the light . p. 18 The Starry Side: Two- to three-dimensional .......................................... p. 7 Trends and Observations: White-water Beaver .................................... p. 8 Next deadline: May 1 J.D. Rogers, Editor Chris Bratt 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 The Applegater requires that any and all materials submitted for publication be the intellectual property of the author unless otherwise credited. Letters to the Editor cannot be more than 450 words. Opinion pieces and unsolicited articles cannot exceed 600 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. The Applegater c/o Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc. P.O. 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