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About Applegater. (Jacksonville, OR) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 2014)
Applegater Summer 2014 WHO WE ARE The Applegate Valley Community N e w s p a p e r, I n c . i s a n o n p r o f i t 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to the publication of the Applegater newspaper, which, we feel, reflects the heart and soul of our community. A huge T HANKS to the generous donors who contributed to the Applegater. Sustainer Greeley Wells, Applegate, OR 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 to the Applegate Watershed. 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 Diana Coogle, Haley May, Margaret della Santina and Paul Tipton for copy editing; Kaye Clayton, Diana Coogle, Kathy Kliewer, Mikell Nielsen, Paul Tipton, and Debbie and Don Tollefson for proofing; Beate Foit for bookkeeping; and webmaster Joe Lavine. Board of Directors Diana Coogle, Chairperson Debbie Tollefson, Secretary Chris Bratt, Treasurer Barbara Holiday J.D. Rogers Don Tollefson Greeley Wells Editorial Committee Chris Bratt Barbara Holiday, Editor 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 Any and all materials submitted for publication must be original (no reprinted articles, please) and the intellectual property of the author unless otherwise credited. All articles submitted to the Applegater are subject to edit and publication at the newspaper’s discretion. 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. Applegater c/o Applegate Valley Community Newspaper, Inc. P.O. Box 14 Jacksonville, OR 97530 Email: gater@applegater.org Website: www.applegater.org 3 Contributor Anonymous Tracy Parks Lambin, Jacksonville, OR Supporter Applegate Valley Garden Club, Jacksonville, OR Theresa Auker Becker, Applegate, OR Robert Ettner, Grants Pass, OR Stephanie & Larry Hart, Williams, OR Ellen & Rick Levine, Applegate, OR Carey Mercer, Jacksonville, OR Laurel & Mark Prchal, Jacksonville, OR Drummond Rennie, Jacksonville, OR Janice Wilt, Jacksonville, OR Sponsor Anonymous (25) 2 o’clock, Williams, OR Martha Auker, Glendive, MT Sylvia Bolton, Applegate, OR Jose Alfredo Brambila, Grants Pass, OR Christopher Bratt, Applegate, OR Oro Bull, Grants Pass, OR Jan Buur, Santa Barbara, CA Editorial Calendar ISSUE DEADLINE David P. Calahan, Applegate, OR Kenneth & Janis Chapman, Applegate, OR Douglas Clarke, Spring Creek, NV Anne & Orville Clay, Williams, OR Randy Costello, Jacksonville, OR Dennis & Barbara Crawford, Williams, OR Marvin Crawford, Jacksonville, OR Audrey Eldridge, Jacksonville, OR Terry Erdman & Paula Block, Jacksonville, OR Rita Fiedler, Eugene, OR Pat & Steve Gehres, Applegate, OR Richard Hassanein, Jacksonville, OR Marlene Javage, Jacksonville, OR Gery Kappen, Applegate, OR Linda Palasi Lynn & Jack Lynn, Winters, CA Ivan Lund, Jacksonville, OR Roz & Hal Macy, Jacksonville, OR Susan Maesen, Jacksonville, OR Barbara Mansfield & Joan Kenealey, Grants Pass, OR Bonnie Mathews, Williams, OR Colleen McNamer, Grants Pass, OR Nelson Mount, Grants Pass, OR Barbara Nelson, Williams, OR Suzanne Olson, Grants Pass Pearl, Murphy, OR Clara Pursel, Eagle Point, OR Nathan Riffle, Applegate, OR Kathryn Roether, Williams, OR Dan & Janeen Sathre, Jacksonville, OR Walt & Joyce Schmidt, Jacksonville, OR Rob & Sue Smallwood, Williams, OR Jeanette Stobie, Applegate, OR Carol & Tom Taylor, Applegate, OR Patrick Traynor, Wilderville, OR Help us ensure that we have the ongoing support needed to publish the Applegater. All contributions are tax-deductible and receive recognition in the Applegater. Patron $1001+ Sustainer $501 - $1000 Contributor $201 - $500 Supporter $51 - $200 Sponsor $5 - $50 Please make your checks payable to Applegater Newspaper and mail to: Applegater P.O. Box 14 Jacksonville, OR 97530 Donors: We strive to ensure that our donor list is accurate. Please contact us if there are errors or omissions. FROM THE EDITOR FALL (Sept-Nov) ..............August 1 Agriculture/Wine WINTER (Dec-Feb) ..........November 1 Holiday/Arts SPRING (March-May)........ February 1 Commerce/Community SUMMER (June-Aug)........ May 1 Environment/Fire/ Recreation Personal mailing label! One year: $14.99 Two years: $24.99 Mail us a check or pay online at www.applegater.org. Spring masthead photo credit Teya Jacobi captured the fun of summer recreation during her annual raft trip with friends down the Rogue River near Galice. Photo Specs To be printable, all photos submitted must be high resolution (300 dpi) or “large format” (e.g., 30” x 40”). Advertisers ! We can help you reach your market. The Applegater is the only newspaper covering the entire Applegate Valley. With a circulation of 10,400 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. For more information, contact: • Jackson County—Valorie Tintinger 541-450-2983 livingwelltoday526@gmail.com • Josephine County—Amber Caudell 541-846-1027 ambercaudell@ymail.com Next deadline: August 1 Dear Readers, Welcome to our summer edition! It’s chock full of information about summer recreation opportunities, environmental considerations, and fire—our themes for this issue. The fire articles especially are not-to-miss—our area’s drought may contribute to more destructive fires than ever this year. Wow! The Big News is that the Applegater is turning 20 and we want to celebrate this milestone with you in a Big Way. We hope you’ll turn out in droves to enjoy the fun and delicious evening we are planning for Sunday, June 29, at Red Lily Vineyards. Sponsors of this birthday bash include Applegate Valley Realty, Cowhorn Vineyard, Fields Home Center, Hidden Valley Market, Lithia Toyota and Quady North. Music by Swing State and wines by Red Lily. Can’t get much better! See the front page for more details and watch for updates on our Facebook page. We also officially welcome Amber Caudell, our newest advertising representative, who handles Josephine County (see page 2). Not only does Amber secure advertisements, but she also provides design services through her HoneyBee Art & Design business. We hope you enjoy our latest issue and, as always, feel free to send us your comments. We listen. Barbara Holiday gater@applegater.org What's Inside the Gater Behind the Green Door: Taking liberties ............................................... p. 21 Bird Explorer: Summertime and the bird living is easy .......................... p. 11 Butterflies of summer ........................................................................... p. 13 Dirty Fingernails and All: How dry I am ............................................. p. 9 Grape Talk: Biodynamic wines ............................................................. p. 17 Opinion—Genetic roulette anyone? ...................................................... p. 19 Opinion—Is natural gas the clean fossil fuel? ........................................ p. 18 Opinion—River Right: Driving cards for illegal immigrants? ............... p. 19 Situational awareness: Everyone needs to have it! ................................. p. 14 The Starry Side: A tetrad of eclipses just for us ...................................... p. 7
