Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Applegater. (Jacksonville, OR) 2008-current | View Entire Issue (July 1, 2019)
10 Summer 2019 Applegater Sugarloaf Community Association turns 20! BY JENNY VAN WINKLE Springing forward at the park BY JANIS MOHR-TIPTON This spring, shooting star wildflowers have made thick magenta-colored carpets in many places in the park and campground. While these brilliant flowers have been busy blooming, metal sculptor Cheryl Garcia has been busy in her shop creating the Shooting Star sculpture, the next in the “Art in the Park” series for our park. While you are waiting for the Shooting Star sculpture, look for the metal bird sculptures that Cheryl and her crew have already installed—the acorn woodpecker near the entrance, the northern flicker and three red-breasted nuthatches in the picnic areas just beyond the monarch garden in the upper level, and, in the lower picnic area, the pileated woodpecker on a pine tree by the drive-through road and violet-green swallows in flight. At the 12- foot high Mock Orange sculpture, look toward the river for the belted kingfisher taking flight near the volleyball space at the north end. The winter and spring rains have been good for the recovery of many plants and shrubs. Ponderosa pines that succumbed to the drought have been removed in all the picnic areas to reduce the hazard to visitors of falling dead limbs. Now new plants and shrubs are being added with the help of Ruch Outdoor Community School students, community volunteers, and A Greater Applegate’s Park Enhancement Program team, thanks to an Oregon Community Foundation grant to restore more native, drought-tolerant, and pollinator varieties. Steve Lambert, Jackson County Parks manager, is pleased to see more restoration of the habitat with plants that can survive in the changing environment and attract pollinators. Our new park hosts, Pam and Bill, are very busy helping to add color to the park with landscaping at the restroom in Area A with the help of Deb, our park ranger. Stop to say hello when you are visiting. They are friendly folks who are adding a lot of cheeriness to the park experience. Ron, who stays in the park throughout the year, is always busy working on improving it and cleaning it up. Give him a hello, too, and thank him for his ongoing dedication to making this park look nice. During Earth Day cleanup, Lydia Shockey clears weeds and dead debris with the help of Finn and Lyra. Photo: Janis Mohr-Tipton. Young girl trying out the newly installed interactive sundial in Cantrall Buckley Park. Photo: Janis Mohr-Tipton. I want to thank you for all the wonderful compliments about the new features in the park—the art sculptures, the new plantings—and how good the park looks in general. It is a wonderful example of the partnership of our community’s generous donors and willing volunteers working alongside the Jackson County Parks management. We all love it when the park looks so good, and we are a part of making that happen. Janis Mohr-Tipton 541-846-7501 janis.agapark@gmail.com This year the Sugarloaf Community Association (SCA), which supports seven vibrant acres of community land in downtown Williams, is celebrating our 20th anniversary. Founded by folks seeking a sanctuary for grassroots education for their children, the SCA has always been a center for both education and recreation. Previously home to several generations of students, the land now houses a Waldorf-inspired kindergarten, an outdoor after-school program for young children, and a The SCA garden is tended by children who attend newly opened Resource Center. the Forever Flowering Kindergarten there. SCA has several playgrounds, a Photo: Jessie Casey. playing field and track, a community garden, and an outdoor amphitheater for events—including the recent Earth educational materials, including books, Day Celebration, marking the first zines, games, arts and crafts supplies, Williams Farmers’ Market of the year. computers, and more. The center is also The Monday-afternoon market, open available to host classes, meetings, and from 4 - 6:30 pm through October, brings events. For more information, to book an the community together, and the land event, or to find out about how you can provides an expansive green setting where get involved with this exciting new project, kids love to run and play while adults shop, visit sugarloafcenter.org. SCA has received grants to provide mingle, and support our local farmers and artisans. The land is open to the public low-cost or free preschool at the Williams during daytime hours, excluding the upper Elementary School and also supports an classroom area while classes are in session. after-school Strings Music Program for Our most active programs on the land community children there. Both programs at the moment are the Forever Flowering are in high demand, with SCA volunteers Children’s Garden, with the Friends of administering them. We are also excitedly preparing for the Forest after-school program, and the new Resource Center. Here are a few notes our 20th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held outdoors on the SCA land on from the directors of those programs. The Forever Flowering Children’s Saturday, June 22, from 4 - 10 pm. Games Garden offers a Waldorf kindergarten and activities for children and adults begin curriculum that is inspired with a nature- at 4 pm, with live music, dinner, and based approach for ages four to seven. drinks available from 5 - 7 pm. This will be Daily and seasonal rhythms are created followed by a lively live auction and more with circle movement, free play, gardening, fun live music and dancing, with drinks wholesome handmade snacks, nature and treats available. The silent auction will crafting, forest exploration, earth skills, be an opportunity for amazing scores! SCA watercolor painting, storytelling, puppetry, is an inspiring haven in our community, woodworking, early handwork arts, and and everyone is invited to join the party! much more. For more information, We are especially calling on all past board contact lead teacher, Misti, at misti. members, teachers, students, and many volunteers to join us in celebrating all we lefevre@gmail.com or 707-921-9694. The Sugarloaf Resource Center, an have created together. Let’s see what we all-ages space for culture and learning, can do with the next 20 years! Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t welcomes public visitors to SCA land on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 - Sugarloaf Community Association, go to 6:30 pm and Sundays from 1:30 - 6:30 sugarloafcommunityassociation.org or visit pm. The resource center provides a info@sugarloafcommunityassociation.org. Jenny Van Winkle cozy environment for self-directed and manzanitadream@gmx.com social learning and hosts a collection of Debbie Tollefson Don Tollefson 541-973-9184 541-973-9185 Principal Broker Owner Principal Broker Owner Why choose us over other realtors? 1. Custom personalized service We adjust our service to your needs. 2. Consistent continuous communication 3. Newest marketing system Manaport tours and drone shots. 4. Extensive internet presence We syndicate to over 50 websites. 5. We focus on quality, not volume Our clients say they really appreciate our professionalism.