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
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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
