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Welcome to the March issue of LocalsGuide. Our monthly publication is direct mailed every month to 12,500 Ashland homes and businesses and then another 4,000 copies are placed in stands across Talent, Phoenix and Jacksonville. The mission of LocalsGuide is to create positive engagement with our audience. --> REDEFINING LOCALITY IN THE HYPERLOCAL AGE I was recently talking to my cell phone provider about my plan, when he said there were no roaming charges: “It’s like everything is local.” Polyethnic Cuisine & Cocktails A big smile rolled across my face. His statement is exactly what we see occurring right now with the Mediterranean Middle Eastern & Indian birth of the HyperLocal Age. Join us in the dining room through March The age in which ideas and defi nitions of locality are rapidly being redefi ned on a daily basis. for special prices $2.50 off! on these menu choices: CONSIDER THIS: Currently, local is merely defi ned as one’s physical proximity to an object or space. But locality is Ta’amiya Tuesday – (Egyptian Falafel) more than proximity; locality is also about ACCESS. Wrap Wednesday – Middle Eastern or Walkaway In essence, one’s ability to access anything creates a form of locality. This would then imply that Thirsty Thursday – $2.50 off any mezze anything an individual has access to becomes their locality. The HyperLocal Age is not about item with microbrew, wine, or cocktail venturing out of your locale; it’s about paying attention to what’s available to you. Falafel Friday – the best! Soup Saturday – house-made and delicious So whether you just fl ew back from visiting Branjelina in Hollywood or talking to your neighbor Salad Sunday – any of our large special salads down the street, we want to know about it.
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4 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Citizen Journalism Continued from page 4 New BE TRUTHFUL, Not Perfect MOVE YOUR POINT OF VIEW - Choose Your Business Truthful accounts are rarely, if ever, perfect. They’re Audience Members truthful. That’s what makes Citizen Journalism (CJ) so Try to move your point of view to a position easy. You can write your own story, create your own which will allow for you to view your subject fi lm, record your own history. Just share it with us and matter from a different P.O.V. Consider your don’t worry about making it the perfect piece. After audience and how you will engage them all, since when has life been perfect? while remaining truthful. What will they fi nd Give a true account and disclosure of your experience. interesting? How does what you are saying, That’s all it takes. creating, relate to their life? PAY ATTENTION - Find Something Interesting USE TOOLS ON HAND Greenleaf Restaurant Often times, we hear people say they don’t have any Once again, remember it’s not about being good ideas. But, we know you have lots of good ideas. perfect. Start with tools that you have on hand. There is something in your life that you pay attention A pencil and paper will work fi ne. Cameras, cell to on a daily basis....now tell us why. phones, laptops are all extra.
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Lolita in Ashland to a computer, and told Nabokovs at 163 Meade Street still stands.“ Jefferson State Pub me she found no record The present owner of the house knows of We received this email submission of any Nabokov as a cur- its Nabokovian history and there is a copy from Richard Howland of Long Beach, rent property owner. of Lolita on her bookshelf. She has, she says, California: “Oh no,” I said. “He lived “occasionally seen curious souls peering Ashland makes too much ado about here in the 1950s.” My over her fence.” Shakespeare, perhaps, and virtually nephew and his wife re- This no longer is true. My nephew told me Allyson’s Kitchen ignores Vladimir Nabokov, who actually turned to the lobby with the house, whether at 153 Meade as my had a physical and mental connection a printout of a Google nephew said or 163 Meade as the Johnsons with the town. map showing how to said, burned down. In any event, a pair of Ashland venerates Shakespeare, a great get to 153 Meade Street. new homes now occupies the land. Some- writer and Englishman who never set foot in I said goodbye to my nephew and his wife, one really should update this article. Ashland and never imagined its existence. drove up the steep hill on Fork Street and Nabokov had intended to hunt butterfl ies Nabokov, another great writer and Russian turned down Vista Street, which curved into in Arizona, where he rented a cottage near Mihama’s émigré, who fi nished his great novel “Lolita” Meade Street. I found a very subtle plaque the Chiricahua Mountains, according to in Ashland, is seemingly forgotten. in a retaining wall adjacent to the sidewalk the Johnsons, but there were not enough On a drive from the Pacifi c Northwest to my on the west side of the street. butterfl ies. His son, Dimitri, was working on home in Long Beach, California, I visited my The plaque declared: a construction site in Oregon, so Nabokov nephew and his wife in Ashland on Decem- and his wife, Vera, visited Ashland, an On this site in 1953, Russian writer Vladimir Case Coffee Co. ber 29, 2006. I already had seen the Oregon Nabokov (1899-1977) completed his notorious ideal location for scouting butterfl ies. The Shakespeare Festival facilities on a previous novel, “Lolita”. First published in Paris in 1955, Nabokovs spent July and August of 1953 on visit, so they suggested that I stop at the “Lolita” made its U.S. debut in 1958. Scandalous Meade Street. as it was popular, “Lolita” went on to become site where Nabokov stayed for a couple of Nabokov, who fl ed Russia during the 1917 one of the top ten novels of our time. months in 1953. revolution, and for whom English was a The inscription does not attribute the re- second language, was one of the fi nest After lunch at Standing Stone Brewing search and does not identify what organi- practitioners of the English language, near Company, we walked to the city offi ces on zation installed the plaque. Winburn Way, where my nephew’s wife par with Shakespeare. He deserves more Later, I turned to the Internet for details. works. They disappeared into the depths of recognition, and Ashland should promote Evo’s the building to look up the address where The most accessible information was an its connection with him more. Sure, both Nabokov had stayed, while I waited in the article, “Nabokov in Ashland, Oregon,” by are dead white men. But, Nabokov once Sign up your lobby. A desk clerk asked if she could help D. Barton Johnson and Sheila Golburgh lived and breathed in business today! me. I told her I was looking for the address Johnson, available at www.libraries.psu. Ashland. of Vladimir Nabokov. The clerk had no idea edu/nabokov. This entry has no date: The who the distinguished author was. She went Johnsons say that “the house rented by the Bozo The World’s Most Famous Clown Born in Jacksonville on September 11, 1892, Vance DeBar Colvig was the youngest of seven children and raised in a home fi lled with music and laughter. His classmates nicknamed him “Pinto” because of all the freckles on his face, and many claim he was born a clown. While attending the Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland at the age of 12, he was hired to perform on his squeaky clarinet in oversized clothes and clown face. The man who hired him told him he now “looked like a real Bozo,” and his career as “The World’s Most Famous Clown” began. Throughout the years, he honed his clown chops by impersonating the animals around his home and eventually went on to provide sounds for many Disney animals such as grasshoppers, belching bugs, grunting hogs and the original voice of Goofy.
Web 2 Print | CITIZEN JOURNALISM | LocalsGuide.com 5 Local Events — March 2007 State Event Spotlight February 16—March 4 Fri, Sat & Sun March 4 Sunday March 3 & 4 Saturday & Sunday “PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH”— SOU Center Square LEO KOTTKE—8:00pm | SOU Music Recital Hall | $34 OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL—11am–4pm | Theatre | $17 adults; $15 seniors; $5 students general, reserved; $24 children; $10 SOU students. Call Ashland Springs Hotel | Tickets are $15 for both days Classic tale about Milo’s journey to the kingdom of wisdom. 552-6461 for more information Taste of an array of goods created by more than fi fteen Suggested for children 8 and up and adults. Matinee and eve- Oregon chocolatiers including chocolate bars, truffl es, and ning performances. For show times, call 552-6348 or go to March 5 Monday chocolate covered Oregon pears, hazelnuts, berries as well www.sou.edu JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR—8:00pm | Craterian as toff ees, biscotti and local fudge. Ginger Rogers Theatre | 23 S Central Ave, Medford | www.ashlandspringshotel.com March 1–31 $40–$58 Reserved; $10 SOU students NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH This 1971 musical “stunned the world” in its portrayal of Jesus March 10 & 24 Saturdays The 2007 theme, “Generations of Women Moving History For- as “a charismatic, counter-cultural rebel and dramatizing his last ward” presents special opportunities to highlight some critical- seven days on earth in the form of a rock opera.” This produc- PROJECT FEEDER WATCH—9:00am | North ly important historic events, including the 50th anniversary of tion stars Ted Neeley, who played Jesus in the 1973 movie.” Call Mountain Park Nature Center | 620 N. Mountain Ave., the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, for ticket information, 779-3000 | or go to www.craterian.org Ashland | Free and the 30th anniversary of the National Women’s Conference Count the birds that come to the North Mountain Park to feed in Houston, Texas. March 9 Friday while learning to identify species. Call 488-6606 BLANE LYON—9:00pm | Mobius | 281 4th St, Ashland | March 15 Thursday March 3 Saturday $8 Student; $10 General BENEFIT: 6TH ANNUAL MOBILITY UNLIMITED Political and heartfelt lyrics embraced in true original funkiness. AMERICAN SOCIETY–RELAY FOR LIFE KICK-OFF ART, WINE, & ETC. AUCTION—Rogue Valley 488-8994 | www.mobius.com EVENT—Ashland Historic Armory | B and Oak St Country Club | 2660 Hillcrest Rd., Medford | $75 Sign up today to become a part of the Relay phenomenon. To- Includes dinner. Purchase tickets in advance. Non-profi t helps March 10 Saturday gether we will fuel the work and the hope that can help make clients with mobility equipment. For more info call 618-9468 | a cancer-free future a reality. JUMP-ROPE CLINIC—Talent Middle School | www.mobilityunlimited.org 102 Christian Ave, Talent | $20 Thursday Talented Feet Jump-Rope Team is off ering a morning of double March 15 March 3 Saturday dutch jump-roping for all ages. Team members will be teach- SOU SYMPHONIC BAND—8:00pm | SOU Recital Hall BELLVIEW ELEMENTARY’S 3RD ANNUAL ing how to perform basic double dutch skills. A light snack will | $8 Regular; $6 Seniors AUCTION FOR THE ARTS—6:30pm | Best Western be provided. 778-6332 Inn, Windsor Hall | 2520 Ashland St, Ashland | Free TEMPLE EMEK SHALOM’S AUCTION 2007 March 16 Friday This 3rd Annual Auction for the Arts will feature art donated 5:00pm | 1800 E. Main St, Ashland | $30 admission THIRD FRIDAY DOWNTOWN MEDFORD ART by private collectors and artists alike. The night will off er music Auction includes week-long stays at lux vacation homes, WALK—4:00–7:00pm | Free along with silent and live auctions for the donated items. All year-long movie passes, gourmet meals, etc. Also Monte Carlo Galleries, restaurants and businesses off er looks at new art ex- proceeds go to support the Arts Program at Bellview School. Casino and buff et dinner. For more info call 488-2909, 512- hibits. Park free downtown after 5pm. Maps available at partici- 2508 | www.emekshalom.org pating venues.
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6 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Local Events March 17 Saturday March 30–31 Friday & Saturday ST. PATRICK’S DAY THE DUTCH BROS. SNOW CASTLE & SCULPTURE Join LocalsGuide as we search the Rogue Valley for the Pot of DAY ON MT. ASHLAND—10:00am | Mt. Ashland Ski Gold at the end of the rainbow. Look close enough, and you Lodge | FREE might even spot a leprechaun. Come up to Mt. Ashland to join 200 kids carving and build- ROGUE CREAMERY 3RD ANNUAL OREGON ing snow castles! The major snow sculpturing will take place on Friday, March 30th and will continue Saturday, March 31st. CHEESE FESTIVAL—Rogue Creamery | 311 N Front St, This event is open to the public, but will be primarily planned Central Point for the youth of the Rogue Valley. Over 200 middle and high Top artisan cheese makers from around Oregon will gather at school kids will be involved on Friday, and the general public Rogue Creamery once again this year for the Oregon Cheese will be invited to participate starting at 10am on Saturday. If you Festival. Sample cheeses from about 12 diff erent makers, as come, bring sharp garden implements, shovels, spatula’s, but- well as beers from Rogue Ales. Call 665-1155 for more info. ter knives, spoons, and cool kitchen tools for creating your own sculpture or snow castle. There will be a limited tool supply on March 20 Tuesday the mountain “For Rent–For Free!” For more information or to become involved as a volunteer, contact: Roger Butterfi eld | TALK: THE ORAL TRADITIONS OF NATIVE (541) 840-2055 | Roger@Butterfi eldOriginals.com. AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY—7:00pm | Rogue Valley Everyone is invited! Metaphysical Library | 258 A Street, Ashland | $5–$20 donation suggested Talk given by David West, SOU professor, as part of RVML’s on- going Tuesday night series. www.rvml.org/calendar Have an upcoming event? March 21 Wednesday DAVE STRINGER KIRTAN BAND—8:00pm | Mobius 281 4th St, Ashland | $15 adv. Soundpeace; $20 door Let us know: Combines traditional Indian mysticism with American gospel music. 488-8994 [email protected]
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Web 2 Print | CITIZEN JOURNALISM | LocalsGuide.com 7 What It’s All About — Liquid Assets A Taste of Japan by ValAshland writing about my experience, but as I began to speak with Jim, I realized that what he was saying to me deserved a greater attention and audience. You might know how this feels. A little voice in your head starts to say, “I wish I had a picture of this,” or “I wish someone else was listening to this.” That’s your Inner Citizen Journalist speaking. We talked for quite some time, and what I realized was that Jim explained wine to me in a way that In Ashland less than fi ve months, I’m still going crazy made sense. By the end of our conversation, I over the foods we can buy here! One day, I browsed through Shop‘N Kart’s fi sh section and saw a good saw the wine experience as an unending journey buy on wild Alaskan salmon. This store has the other of discovery and appreciation. You can enter ingredients I needed, as well. Here they are: the experience from any direction and become • Salmon fi llet I visited Liquid Assets Wine Bar and Bottle Shop enraptured in the hundreds of nuanced details from one late afternoon. The sun was setting over the how it’s crafted to how it’s stored, how it’s • San-J organic shoyu (my friend in Japan is sur- mountains and was shining right into the shop. aged to how it’s served, where it’s grown prised how good this American brand is!) Beautiful colors sparkled off the bottles and and so on. • Mirin (a sweet, non-alcoholic rice wine) lit up the wood fl oors. I had an immediate Part of the enjoyment and adventure • Frozen (or fresh) shiitake mushrooms sense of intrigue and curiosity. in meeting people and being a Citizen • Packaged, dried seaweed (such as wakame, my I have yet to venture out and explore the Journalist is making a connection with choice for this meal. Nori is good, too.) world of wine, primarily because I would someone who has a unique passion or • Short- or medium-grained rice (this is more not even know where to begin in the specialty that they can articulate in a authentic than long-grained, for a Japanese dish; experience. It just seems so vast and broad unique and engaging way. brown is my suggestion.) that I would need to have a solid foothold Their ability to capture and express their 1. Start some rice boiling. before beginning this journey. exper-ience enables the audience (You and 2. Twenty minutes before serving dinner, heat I ended up speaking with Jim, who with his wife Me) to essentially see what the big deal is, from sesame (or other) oil in a large frying pan with a lid. Denise, own Liquid Assets. I didn’t initially plan on their point of view. 3. Sear the salmon on the fl esh side fi rst, then turn Regardless of how articulate a person is or is not, if over to the skin side and let it brown slightly be- Test Your Lexicon you pay close enough attention, you can probably fore adding liquids. glimpse into their world. If they are masterful 4. Cover the bottom of the pan with shoyu and add by Noffkido in their articulation, you receive something half that amount of mirin. Pour in enough water to WORDS DEFINITIONS equivalent to a free ticket to a movie or concert. keep the liquids from burning (oh, say a splash to a quarter cup). You can correct the fl avor near the A) Paragon 1) Rich, wealthy, end, to your taste, balancing the salty shoyu with B) Convivial very well-to-do, the sweet mirin. C) Opulent having substantial means 5. Pour on top of all the sliced shiitake; how much? D) Sagacious 2) Having plenty of room; Whatever looks good to you. It adds fl avor and a E) Mordant spacious different texture to the fi nished dish. F) Capacious 3) A model of excellence; 6. Sprinkle broken up seaweed on top of the fi sh; G) Lissome a perfect example it’ll absorb moisture and soften, adding color and H) Iatrogenic 4) Biting, cutting, keen, saltiness. I) Peevish sarcastic, scathing 7. Cover the pan and fi nish cooking, just ’til done in J) Mollify 5) Caused by medical the thickest part of the fi let. examination or treatment 6) Limber, fl exible, moving with I serve the fi sh on a bed of ease and grace chopped raw spinach with scooped rice on the side and cover 7) To calm, soothe, pacify or both with the sauce from the pan. appease I’m still licking my lips and savor- 8) Irritable, cross, diffi cult to ing the fl avors I so happily please associate with Japan. 9) Sociable, festive, merry 10) Wise, shrewd, perceptive
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YOUR SCORE: 0–2: Wow...well, keep working on it. 3–5: Not bad. Not great either. So, that’s good. Right? (Incidentally, you never fi nish a crossword puzzle). 6–8: Better than average. Much better actually. You probably talk a lot at parties and write for a living. 9–10: You are either an editor or an SOU professor. Or maybe, you are just a talented linguist? Either way, CONGRATULATIONS!
More next month! Thanks everyone!!
8 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Eric Alan (JPR) Fun with Attention Poets! HyperLocal Hero by roguewriter Haikus Do you have some poems just itching to fi nd If you tune into Open Air during the week, their way into print? Do you just love to write you know Eric Alan. As Music Director of Haikus are a form of tradition- poetry? Help LocalsGuide celebrate National Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) for the past 10 al Japanese poetry based on Poetry Month in the next issue by sending usus years, his playlists have shaped a uniquely syllables, or the beat of words. some of your verse: Jeffersonian musical landscape. For me, For instance, the word “haiku” LocalsGuide Poetry Contest no one exemplifi es the term “HyperLocal has two syllables – “hai” and PO Box 3088, Ashland, OR 9752020 Hero” quite like Eric, so I interviewed him “ku.” Most often, haikus are Or via email: [email protected]@ uide.comuide. structured with the fi rst line via email, fi nally asking some things I’ve Better yet, createe an accountunt at long wondered. consisting of fi ve syllables, the LocalsGuide.comcomom and postos aaway! second of seven and the third RW: How do you choose what music to play? of fi ve (5-7-5). Noffkido was in All styles welcome!elcome! We’ll choose the most EA: I listen with what I call “community PPhotohoto bbyy TinaTina BollingBolling engaging and interestingerestingresting ppoems. ears,” seeking to fi nd music I feel will a haiku mood this month and reach those in our listening audience in a way that leaves them feeling a pulled these from his vault: Suggested themes include: Nature,ature,ture, ththe Rogue Valley, Penguins, HyperLocal, Empowerment little richer inside than before they heard it. That means musicianship of To fl owers, say I, high caliber, done in an accessible way; music full of soul and originality; and Spring. lyrics with something to say, gracefully spoken, if it’s vocal music. In “Some weeds are beautiful too. putting Open Air together on a daily basis, I’m always looking for the …but killing you still”. relationship between songs and forms of music; fi nding the close links between seemingly diverse musical expressions. And though I want the He said, “Haikus rhyme”. music to refl ect the entire spectrum of human emotion, I’m also looking I said, “Well, not all the time”. to leave listeners feeling uplifted overall as a result of listening. Guess we both were right! RW: Do you think the organizers of Britt and One World shows look to JPR for On a Thursday Morn, which performers to bring to the Rogue Valley? I wake with the rain, dripping. EA: The One World series is sponsored in part by JPR, and I’m an active I hope it stays ‘while. participant in the discussions about what concerts are likely to work well in the One World series, and the other concerts JPR presents. I’m not directly Kitty – Kitty Cat, involved with Britt. Mike Sturgill there has an excellent knowledge of Sing Your Song, “Meow, Meow”. music from many sources, and JPR is probably just one of those sources. Just don’t sing it now. RW: Would you say you “brought” a musician to the region via your playlists? And I wanted a poem if so, who? In iambic pentam’ter. EA: It can be quite challenging to measure in an empirical way how much Guess I’ll try again. JPR airplay builds an artist’s regional profi le, but I know from artists’ direct feedback that many, many of them feel we’ve made a signifi cant Inspired by Noffkido’s diff erence for them. I remember watching Martin Sexton’s profi le grow contribution, roguewriter here signifi cantly as a result of our airplay—the phone would ring every added this one: time I played him—and seeing his concert attendance swell signifi cantly as a result was satisfying. Aloe heals all thorny juicy stalks of green RW: What do you say to someone who claims that you’ve shaped the musical soothing deep inside landscape of our region? EA: It’s a kind thought, and I feel I’ve had positive eff ect. In the end, though, radio is such an intimate one-on-one medium that I think of my role more in terms of individuals’ lives that I touch. That’s really the core of the satisfaction and the meaning: when someone tells me specifi cally and individually how much a certain piece of music I’ve played has meant to them. I’m here in support of the other DJs at JPR as well, who make their own contribution to this collective community eff ort. I’m just one of many that make this vibrant network possible. Who’s your HyperLocal Hero? Tell us. Click, call or write. Rasmussen Super Service Steve Rasmussen is the third generation of his family to run Rasmussen’s Super Service auto repair shop in does most health downtown Jacksonville. It was originally built by his grandfather in the 1950s. One of the unique features Why care leave me with the which can be seen in the interior of the shop is the collection of wild animals which were hunted and mounted on the wall by his father in same old problem? Northeastern Oregon.
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Certified Residential Specialist South Beach Real estate services as vibrant as by Tim and Kati Case of Case Coff ee Co. Ashland’s four seasons! Our corner of the world is a beautiful and exciting Home of the Month place to live. From the snow-capped peaks wrap- ping around our green valley, to the nearby Pacifi c carving out some of the most breathtaking coast- lines in North America, we have it all. In literally one day, you could have a morning surf session on some glassy waves, and then snowboard some Siskiyou powder. With our close accessibility to the coast, mountains, lakes, and rivers, the adventure possibilities are endless. Always out to fi nd a new and exciting experience, we would like to share some fun ideas for those of you wanting to go Spectacular 3 bedroom, 3 bath Ashland contemporary enjoy the pure fun of our world. overlooking a year-round creek and greenbelt. Great Over the past four years, surfi ng has become one of our biggest passions. If you have never tried surfi ng, room, den & guest quarters, sun room, two fireplaces, 3300+ square feet. A beautifully appointed home. South Beach in Crescent City is a great place to start. Simply head north on I-5, take the fi rst Grants Pass Call for details. Offered at $940,000 exit, and continue straight until you reach Crescent City, California. The drive is gorgeous and takes about two hours. Just south of town on Highway 1 is a long stretch of beach called South Beach, the most 325 A Street • Ashland popular surfi ng beach in Northern California. If you don’t have your own (541) 482-1720 AshlandAreaHomes.com gear, Noll Surf Shop (275 L St., 707-465-4400; www.noll.net) is located on the left as you go through downtown heading south. You can rent a soft longboard for $15 a day and can also rent a wet suit (a must) for $10. Late winter clear through early fall is the best time for surfi ng, being more prone to cleaner, smaller swells and sunnier skies. Before planning your surfi ng adventure, make sure to check the weather (try www. magicseaweed.com) for the wind and sea state. Over the last decade, there has been a surge in the surfi ng population along the Northern California and Oregon coasts. Trying to escape the overcrowding in Southern California, more and more surfers are suiting up in full wet suits, hoods, booties and gloves to brave the sometimes frigid waters. The reward for this dedication can be fantastic, bringing uncrowded, scenic, and often epic sessions. Surf shop owners and local surfers scattered along this stretch of coast have worked hard to maintain a positive vibe for these gorgeous beaches. Mellow and friendly Kim Wilcox is the best way to describe the scene, and that is the best way to conduct yourself on the beach and in the water. It’s all about spreading good Your Grandmother vibes, catching some Wishes she could cook like this! Introducing a waves and simply new menu of organic, hearty and delicious meals enjoying our beautiful in the $4 to $6 range. Quiche, biscuits & gravy, world. potato pesto pie, breakfast casserole & burrito. CLASSIFIEDS Business & Professional Services
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10 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Rhonda and DeAnna’s Real Estate Review www.GoAshland.com March 2007 Direct Voice Mail 732-4922
A thought from your Real Estate Professionals... With the weather teasing us that Spring is here, more and more people are wondering, “Is it time to get my house on the market?” This time of year we get many phone calls seeking our advice on what a person can do to increase the value of their home. Through our experience we fi nd that while change is good, it won’t necessarily bring you more money. More likely it will get your place sold in less time because it makes your property more attractive to a Buyer. In the end, the shorter time on the market represents a savings because it’s less taxes, mortgage payments, maintenance costs, etc. that you end up paying, but the actual selling price could very well stay the same. There are a couple of scenarios to consider. For example, if you have older appliances that aren’t up to par and you replace them, you aren’t necessarily going make any more money on the sale because Buyers expect a home to have working appliances. On the other hand, if you replace Customer Service Spotlight vinyl fl oors with hardwood you could likely increase your Exceeding our clients expectations is a priority for us and we think it’s asking price because you have added value. The vinyl fl oors important to recognize others function just fi ne but the attractiveness of hardwood could who share in this belief. warrant a little more money by the prospective Buyer. You Yvonne Perdue won’t necessarily recover the entire cost of the hardwood Grover Electric & Plumbing fl oors but overall your home would feel more “worth it.” DeAnna Sapp Each scenario is unique and we are always happy to Market of Choice give you our opinion. If you are curious about changes you in Ashland can make to best prepare your home for selling please give Thank you for your continued service. us a call. We are expecting another great year and if we can It is defi nitely appreciated! be of help in assisting you with your real estate needs, please don’t hesitate to call. --- Rhonda and DeAnna
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33 Morse Avenue This home feels like 784 Oak Street This beautiful home is safely you are living in a piece of art. This enchanting tucked back on a paved driveway with views in cottage style home is located close to the almost every direction. The main level includes a library and downtown and is surrounded gorgeous living room, spacious family room and by English gardens designed by a master dining area with sliding doors to fully fenced and gardener. An array of different fl owers, trees private backyard. The very light and bright kitchen and unique yard art accent this special property. features slab granite countertops and generous This jewel of a home, which is one bedroom cabinet storage. Upstairs is a roomy master suite, and one bath, is fi lled with beautiful lighting and a large walk-in linen closet and three additional views. There are pecan fl oors and large picture bedrooms. This is a great family home with plenty of windows. There is a detached garage with extra room for children, pets, hobbies, gardening and indoor storage. This is a special home you won’t want to and outdoor entertaining. Offered at $438,000 miss. Offered at $299,800
3 Hillcrest Darling 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1912 1838 N. Valley View This lovely 3,666 sq.ft. cottage has been lovingly maintained and restored home is situated on 30 acres and has gorgeous views and sits in a prime location. A stone’s throw from of the valley, Mt. Ashland and Pilot Rock. The kitchen the theatres, this is delightful. The charm of the boasts slab granite countertops, center island with early 1900’s has been maintained with the added breakfast bar and built-in hutch. There are formal conveniences of today. There is a cozy fi replace in and informal dining rooms with lots of natural light. the living room and an open and sunny kitchen with The main level offers the master suite, living room, formal and informal dining rooms. In addition there recreation room, 2 additional bedrooms and 2 1/2 is also a detached studio with sleeping loft, a full bath bathrooms. The second story has a large loft and an additional bedroom and bathroom. There is a large pool and an outdoor sauna and shower. This .20 acre lot with solar heat and electronic cover. Detached 4 car features many mature trees, tremendous privacy and garage, basketball court and plenty of usable acreage. spectacular views. Offered at $649,000 Offered at $1,100,000
607 N. Mountain This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 127 Marin Court Another fabulous home in 1,524 sq. ft. single-level home is very open and Talent built by Cota Homes. Situated on a cul- spacious. Located close to downtown and hiking trails de-sac, this single level Craftsman style home there are spectacular mountain views in almost all will appeal to many. Spacious master suite with directions. The living room is very bright and has a walk-in closet as well as two additional bedrooms. gas fi replace with stone surround. The kitchen is very The large great room features high ceilings and spacious with plenty of cabinet space and beautiful a beautiful fi replace. The kitchen has granite stainless appliances. There is a backyard with patio countertops and gorgeous wood fl oors. There is area perfect for outdoor entertaining. Enjoy the low a large covered patio in the back perfect for outdoor maintenance lifestyle in this lovely home. entertaining. There are also wonderful views. Offered at $475,000 Offered at $379,800
Glendale Condos --- These beautifully renovated 2 6003 Shale City Road Spectacular 33+ acre bedroom, 1 bath condominiums are centrally located and homesite boasts incredible mountain views and is just a few blocks from Southern Oregon University. They ready for your dream home. There is a 2,600 square have been tastefully designed and boast many quality foot custom built shop, a 12 gallon per minute well features. Amenities include gorgeous walnut fl ooring and with a holding tank and a septic system installed. lush carpet. The kitchens are bright and spacious and This property is located just six and a half miles include butcher block countertops, custom cabinetry and from Ashland and is gently sloping, very usable, has stainless range-ovens. Four of the condos have single car attached garages and gorgeous rock formations and mature trees. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity. each offers private and fenced outdoor living space. Starting at $259,000 Offered at $499,000
2367 Abbott This newer 1,367 sq. ft. townhome is Mountain Pines Subdivision Location, situated in a great neighborhood close to the YMCA. views, privacy and towering pine trees; these 6 extra It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. The kitchen is very large homesites have everything. Just above the open with plenty of cabinet space. The informal dining University in a small 7 lot development, each lot is room opens to the back patio and overlooks the open unique. Lot 1 is an almost level corner site. Lot 2 space. The family room is cozy with a large picture has a charming cottage tucked into one corner and window and lots of natural lighting. Upstairs features may remain as a guest house after building your the master bedroom and a large bath plus two dream home. Lot 3 has huge trees and is nestled at additional bedrooms and a separate bath. There are open spaces and views of the the end of a quiet lane. Lots 4 and 5 have outrageous views, trees and privacy. Lot 6 is over 12,000 sq. ft. and is slightly elevated to take in the vistas. Choose your own mountains that surround this lovely home. Offered at $299,000 builder and get started on your custom home in a spectacular setting. All lots are priced at $269,900
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900 Windemar This fi ve bedroom, three bath, 58–70 North Mountain Gorgeous Brand 4,200 sq. ft. home is in a beautiful setting of over 10 new two and three bedroom condominiums in a acres with stunning views from almost every room. great location very close to downtown. Quality Large open rooms offer an array of possibilities construction and beautiful fi nish work. The main such as a home gym, offi ce, game room or home level has Bamboo fl oors and lots of windows and theatre room. Gorgeous main living area with natural light. Spacious kitchens feature gorgeous high ceilings, beautiful slate faced fi replace and wood cabinetry, slab granite countertops and nice hardwood fl oors. Formal and informal dining areas appliances. All bedrooms are spacious and the and a well appointed kitchen with granite countertops master suites have walk-in closets. There are small and a walk in pantry. The lovely master suite has a spa fenced-in patios, enclosed roof decks or balconies to like bath with a soaking tub and separate shower, two enjoy the great view and two car attached garages. closets and a balcony. There is an adjoining great room These condos also feature solar water heaters for perfect for a library or sitting area. additional energy conservation Offered at $989,000 Prices starting at $324,000
567 Scenic Gorgeous updated 1,658 sq. ft. 3363 Henderson Impeccably main- townhouse-style condo with great views! This 3 tained 2,031 sq. ft. single level E. Medford bedroom, 2.5 bath condo has a very nice layout home with views of the Table Rocks. with lots of natural lighting. The family room Surrounded by other beautiful homes, this has recessed lighting, high ceilings, a built-in spacious home is sure to please. Open fl oor entertainment center and bay window with a seat. plan includes a great room with fi replace, The kitchen and dining area are very spacious, informal and formal dining and a large for- feature newer red oak fl oors and open to a private mal living room. The master suite with large patio. Upstairs features the master suite with large tub, walk-in closet and double vanities is separated bath, high ceiling with ceiling fan, walk-in closet and from the other 2 bedrooms and bath. Coffered/tray large picture windows with amazing views of the ceilings in Master suite and family room. Great mountains. There are two additional bedrooms and a storage under the house with 7’ ceilings, plus attic shared bath on this level as well. Large offi ce is located storage. Two car garage and RV parking. on the lower level off the garage. This is truly a great home! Offered at $379,000 Offered at $378,000
385 Granite This property is located on a private 1105 Oak Knoll drive directly across the street from Lithia Park. It’s This single level home is located in the Oak very close to the tennis courts and old fashioned Knoll Meadows subdivision and is very nice. swimming hole and a short distance from the Quality built with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and Plaza. Situated on over a half acre, the grounds are 1,439 sq. ft. it has a spacious fl oor plan with gorgeous, featuring a water feature with Koi ponds, a waterfall and stone bridges. There is expansive high ceilings, a gas fi replace in the living room decking in the front and back as well as a gazebo in and great views from the large picture window. the back. There is formal and informal living, a large kitchen with tile and exotic hardwood countertops, beautiful views of the natural setting and an extensive wrap-around porch. The spacious master suite is complete The kitchen is open and inviting and adjoins a with a gas fi replace, alcove sitting area where you can listen to the sounds of the recently added 254 sq. ft. tiled sun room. There creek and a spa-like bathroom. There is a bright and sunny offi ce on the upper level is mature landscaping on .15 acres and nice with lots of windows to take in the views. In addition, there is bonus space on the privacy. A Must See! lower level perfect for a workshop as well as a work-out room. The home has three Offered at $389,000 bedrooms, three baths and 4,468 sq. ft. Offered at $999,000
328 Bridge Street Enchanting cottage-style 1435 Pacifi c Lane UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. home situated on .15 of an acre in a sweet area near Includes 1435, 1437 and 1437-1/2 Pacifi c Lane. the college. This 3 bedroom home features original Gorgeous park-like setting, tall pine trees, dogwood and new fi r fl oors, new Italian porcelain tile and lots and oaks. 3 homes + further development into a of charm. Lovely, mature landscaping in front and total of 6 lots, each with ADU potential. Many back provides lots of privacy. Raised bed garden upgrades throughout the 3 homes. Also on the areas are fi lled with strawberries, perennials, herbs property is a 3 car detached garage, a 2 car and fruit trees. Potting shed or potential workshop in detached garage and an in-ground pool. The back. There is plenty of room for outdoor entertaining combined square footage in the 3 homes is 2,406 and the monthly rents equal on the lawn or deck. You are sure to love this darling home! Offered at $349,500 $2220.00. Offered at $630,000
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This is a list of all the homes in Ashland that were PENDING and SOLD during the month of January 2007. We hope you fi nd this informative and enjoy receiving this information. Please give us a call if you have any questions. If you would like a market analysis of your home we are happy to prepare one for you.
PPropertiesroperties PendingPending Address Bed Bath Year Built Sq. Feet DOM List Price $/Sq. Ft. 371 Glenn Street 2 2 1980 988 202 $198,800 $201 448 C Street 2 2 1978 850 151 $245,000 $288 288 Patterson Street 2 1 1950 912 8 $259,900 $285 750 North Laurel Street 3 2 1978 1195 9 $299,000 $250 135 Brooks Lane 3 3 1999 1832 2 $328,500 $179 825 Boulder Creek Lane 2 2 1997 1128 46 $340,000 $301 945 Jacquelyn Street 3 2 1997 1440 100 $359,000 $249 230 N. Wightman Street 3 2 1989 1455 198 $389,000 $267 493 Park Ridge 3 3 2006 2385 40 $469,000 $197 180 Lithia Way #207 1 2 2006 1106 148 $479,000 $433 183 Gresham Street 3 2 1889 2036 184 $525,000 $258 160 Nob Hill Street 4 2 1898 1744 98 $549,000 $315 604 Taylor Street 4 3 1962 2375 14 $549,900 $232 360 Patterson Street 2 3 2004 2800 25 $595,000 $213 50 Pine Street 3 3 1998 2200 9 $649,000 $295 1464 Oregon 3 3 1998 2718 259 $699,000 $257 500 West Nevada Street 4 3 2005 2600 198 $699,900 $269 240 Scenic Drive 4 3 1977 2500 117 $749,000 $300 660 B Street 5 2 1915 2587 6 $749,000 $290 1020 Walker Avenue 3 3 1991 2500 56 $749,000 $300 676 Ashland Creek Drive 4 3 1999 2885 9 $849,000 $294 1694 Old Highway 99 S. 4 4 2004 3214 12 $995,000 $310 Total Listings Average Average 22 $532,955 $270
PPropertiesroperties SoldSold Address Bed Bath Year Built Sq. Feet DOM List Price Sold Price $/Sq. Ft. 132 S. Mountain Ave. #3 2 2 1988 946 32 $148,989 $148,989 $157 539 Clay Street 2 1 1948 784 26 $239,000 $225,000 $287 1268 Rose Lane 3 2 1996 1072 8 $259,900 $237,500 $222 825 Jacquelyn Street 2 2 1990 1166 120 $259,000 $247,000 $212 81 Crocker Street 3 3 1999 1609 31 $299,999 $285,000 $177 1278 Rose Lane 3 2 1995 1192 56 $289,900 $285,500 $240 150 Crocker Street 3 3 1998 1361 179 $319,900 $312,000 $229 341 N. Mountain Avenue 3 3 2001 1542 88 $389,000 $375,000 $243 255 Ninth Street Alley 2 2 1999 1100 21 $385,000 $385,000 $350 2665 Takelma Way 3 2 1992 1498 61 $398,500 $390,000 $260 468 Drager Street 4 3 1966 1832 58 $425,000 $407,000 $222 647 Siskiyou Boulevard 4 3 1924 1950 149 $449,000 $430,000 $221 2694 Takelma Way 4 3 2001 2206 112 $498,600 $455,000 $206 425 Ashland Street 4 3 1977 2700 217 $489,000 $477,000 $177 941 Cypress Point Loop 3 3 2003 2184 192 $499,000 $485,000 $222 2692 Clay Creek Way 3 3 2000 2471 31 $525,000 $516,000 $209 486 Allison Street 4 2 1905 2338 120 $649,900 $575,000 $246 693 E. Valley View Road 4 4 1947 2658 35 $619,000 $612,000 $230 1347 Prospect Street 3 2 1947 2800 68 $735,000 $723,000 $258 340 Ridge Road 2 2 1975 2445 0 $840,000 $840,000 $344 455 Jeffrey Drive 4 4 2002 3011 196 $1,195,000 $1,100,000 $365 Total Listings Average Average Average 21 $472,080 $452,904 $245 Although reasonable care was taken to ensure the accuracy of this newsletter, we do not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size, or other information concerning the condition or features of properties which may have been obtained from homeowners, public record or other sources, and which appear in this review. If your home is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation for business. Some of the information in this report was obtained from the MLS system as of
14 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Go Ask Alice Rogue Side Attractions Dear Alice, Dear Worried, by Trevor Hagstrom My man is getting bigger by the day The fi rst thought that comes to To those passing through the I-5 corridor, we and I don’t know how to tell him. mind is acceptance. The second is are represented along this artery as Food-Gas- When we fi rst became a couple, I focus on the positive: his toosh. Lodging, the bare necessities. Just by virtue used to brag about him, calling him In long term relationships, we of having these beacons of roadside respite, my “big guy,” but that’s when he all go through many different we will always be somewhat of a tourist com- munity. Here’s some of what keeps blinkers used to fi refi ght and was all muscle. changes, phases, and we all grow beating on Exits 9 through 30. Now, he’s taken a desk job and is older, hopefully:). As partners, starting to sprawl. I like his toosh a we need to ride with changes As soon as breaths are caught on the de- scent from the hair-raising Siskiyou Summit, bit better now, but could do without reciprocally, yet there are ways to they are once again taken by the forested hills the “love handles,” which are quickly bring about communication and healthful changes that benefi t all. along the horizons. You can almost hear a becoming spare tires. Quite frankly, My suggestion: after an exchange shocked Californian point out that people his extra weight is making it harder of love and letting him know how actually live here. A mile past plains of for me to be intimate with him. Do farms and vineyards lies a surprisingly attracted you are to him, gently tell busy little town with the tallest building you have any suggestions for how him of your concerns. Then during to tell him about my issue with his you’ve seen since you last stopped for the the course of your lives together, night. As you continue, you fi nd the following on your left: a wall of willows expanding waistline? make time for hikes, walks, bike shading a mobile home park, an old sandlot that seems forgotten and a Sincerely, rides, anything physical to get rest area where Christian fellowships hand out free coffee. things back into proportion. You Worried Wife Just past the 19, there are some cool old abandoned houses on both sides. may also look at the foods you As you pass Exit 24, you can see an old factory outlet mall, where people share and see if there are simple still buy products with Big Dogs on them. On the other side of this exit there yet healthy ways to cut calories. is a new Home Depot with a few new homes being built to support it. Soon Remember he’s your same ol’ things will feel busier; up on the right a great compound sits on the top of big guy. Just look deep into his a hill. Even to those who don’t know, it could be where the valley sends its e eyes, you’ll see. ice your lov honored citizens to sit atop the hill and [watch] their children with bin- Send Al Enjoy the Spring oculars. On the left, the country’s fi rst “Home Town Buffet”, the place that stions: que e.com weather! settled that age-old quantity vs. quality debate for you, once and for all. lsGuid Loca If you blink now you might miss the reassuringly named “Good Guys Guns” skAlice@ All the Best, GoA Alice or the conspicuous yellow 24-hour adult shop. As you continue through the greater Medford area you see great strips of strip malls and themed restaurants, and wonder which exit you take to get to them, grudgingly waiting for the next one, Exit 26, where the great Rogue Valley Mall is king. The mall eclipses the left side of the horizon; it screams “last place to stop for a George Foreman grill for 150 miles,” in three understated stories. As you pass through this little stretch, you can see the famous “Furniture Row” at Exit 30, where you can get a mattress, armoire, Laz-E-Boy and carpet without having to change parking places. On the immediate right come the red, white and blue streamered Jackson County Fairgrounds and Fun Center, and their unfortunate lack of blinking neon marquee. The last thing to watch for is the curiously misspelled “online auction.com” billboard on your left.
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Web 2 Print | CITIZEN JOURNALISM | LocalsGuide.com 15 The Ashland Hooch by Ashland_Ambiance Special Financing True, the original hooch was conceived and built foundation, and with no permanent alteration of Offer thousands of miles from Ashland – in Puerto Rico; its surroundings. It had to be prefabricated, easily on this Home! however, Ashland played a pivotal role in the evolution assembled, and easily disassembled. These were of the hooch. It was here that the building concept the circumstances and criteria for the newly evolved truly achieved its ecologic niche, and design. I would extend the supporting poles subsequently became famous down ’til they met at a single point. The throughout the world. So, allow hooch would balance on this point, me to present the story of the with cables to surrounding trees for hooch. stability. It worked.
3 Bed 2 Bath Home on 1.25 Acres After a life on board a sailboat, our We had sleep-outs constantly, everyone $315,000 family moved to the west coast of vying for reservations. Eventually, we Call Adam at 541-944-1466 for more details or Puerto Rico, to a small surfi ng town would move to Oak Street. The hooch email me at [email protected]. of Rincon. We loved the rain, the was quickly and easily dismantled, and sunsets and the culture. We found reassembled in our new backyard. With a www.AgentInAKilt.com some land, built a house, and raised commanding view of Mt. Ashland, and the a family. I planted our small valley with local woodpeckers on a nearby telephone FIXED RATE MORTGAGE bamboo, and today, it has become a pole, living in a tree suits us very well. We sleep with Start Rate 3.875 mature bamboo forest. As a bamboo out 9 months out of the year and wonder how Save $306 a month! kind of guy, I built bamboo furniture for anyone can sleep in a house. Financing offered by Linda Fitzgerald our house and incorporated bamboo Through the internet, the hooch has gained at Par Mortgage, Inc. (541) 482-5886 throughout the structure. But I really notoriety and fame. Newspapers (LA Times, *Interest rate 3.875% for first year only, 4.875% for year 2, and 5.875% for years 3-30 (APR 5.799%). Rates wanted to build a totally bamboo structure. quoted as of 2/7/2007; subject to change without notice. Available to buyers with good credit. Based on sales Oregonian, Mail Tribune); magazines (Mother Earth price of $315,000, 80% LTV with 5.875% fixed rate mortgage and with seller-contributed buydown. Monthly This desire led to our fi rst hooch – built and P&I payments $1,185.00 first year only; buydown reduces the payment by $306 in the first year of the loan, News, Natural Home, New York Times Magazine); $158 in year 2. Offer valid with seller’s preferred lender. LindaFitzgerald, Par Mortgage, Inc. 33 N. First Street, perched upon a cement septic tank, which was Ashland, OR 97520 (541) 482-5886 and several tree house books spread the word. The judiciously located down the hill from the main house. hooch eventually saw air time with segments on the A short bridge connected the hooch to the house, Travel Channel and the DIY Network. Meanwhile, Agent In A Kilt–Around Town and our new hooch became our master bedroom. several new hooches were built up and down the I could have lived there forever, but eventually, it West coast, as far South as Costa Rica. Yet locally, well, became all too clear that we would have to retreat no one knows about it except our friends. back to the States if our kids were ever going to get a decent education. The schools, the climate, and the I thought, perhaps, this might be a nice venue to grooviness led us to Ashland. So we moved. I could spread the word on us, and the hooch. So I write. I not give up our little slice of paradise, however, so we think that LocalsGuide may provide the means for us kept it, renting it out as a vacation rental. all to become acquainted. It may ultimately allow us to become a better community, and we may actually get We arrived in Ashland, and rented a house on Normal to know the incredible variety of people who share Avenue. As we accustomed ourselves to this radical this slice of paradise in the Siskiyou Mountains. I never change, one thing was obvious – we all missed our wanted to leave Puerto Rico, but we all hooch. So, not overly burdened with gainful agree that it was a good thing – coming employment, I endeavored to build a hooch in the to Ashland. backyard of our rental. Our rental! That was the rub. Not exactly our land to do with as we like. So, the For more pics, stories and other stuff, new hooch had to be small, cheap, no permanent check out the website: www.tropical-treehouse.com
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16 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Best Time for a Haircut in J-Ville Meet the New Q: When’s the best time for a haircut in J-Ville? Mayor of Talent A: When Ed’s in, of course. Don Steyskal (pronounced Ed McBee owns the Jacksonville Barber Shop and says STAY-skull) he moved to J-ville from Seattle to get out of the rat < “I sing a bit. This photo is from last race. A barber by trade, he has cut hair for more than year’s Purimspiel at Temple Emek 30 years. The current downtown shop fi ts right into the Shalom.” Jacksonville landscape and has operated as a barber shop since the mid 1950s. LG: How long have you lived in Talent? DS: 19 years. Ed gets to meet and talk with a lot of people in Jackson- ville, and as he stated, he would be happy to talk politics LG: Have you held previous public offi ces? If so, what were as long as they agree with him. He seems like a pretty they? popular guy around town as many locals nodded that DS: I served three terms on the City Council and also yes, they knew Ed McBee when we asked. During our have been on Planning, Parks, Budget, Urban chat/interview, which was during a live haircut, I Renewal and many other ad hoc committees. During asked Ed how the tourism season treated his busi- my time on Council, I was Council President (sort of ness. He commented back that the tourists liked an assistant Mayor) twice. to come in for their “Disneyland Haircuts”, and I immediately had an idea that Ed could be mar- LG: Did you get a key to Talent when you were inducted? keting wild west haircuts for guys and gals. DS: I wasn’t given a new key because the one I already had still works just fi ne. I do expect to be given a Do gals get their hair cut at Ed’s shop? “Only the new key when the new City Hall opens in August. brave ones,” he responded. We laughed and then asked him if he’d heard any good stories LG: If you could change one thing about Talent, what or sage advice. He thought for a second and would it be? then offered us this gem of a story: “Once I DS: One thing I would like to not necessarily change but asked a lively 91-year-old what the secret to see improved is citizen participation. Over the last life was, and he replied, ‘not getting sick and dying’.” few years, more people are stepping up, but Talent could use more. The most prominent example of this is the last election. Not one of the Council seats were contested. Terry Larson Interview by Editor LG: Who would you consider a keystone personality in Terry Larson has worked as Talent? a driver for Ashland Sanitary Continued on page 19 for the last 18 years and had the same route for the last 12 years. He drove by my house last week, and I was able to catch a quick chat with him as well as to stick a magnet on the back of his truck. He had this great quote: Ad Novy Real Estate Inspections “When I leave my house in the Full House and/or Pest & Dry Rot Inspections morning, I realize the only way I am going to screw up my Selling Real Estate? day is if I do it to myself. So, I It might be wise to have your home inspected prior to putting make sure to leave with a good it on the market to see if any repairs might be needed. attitude. The job lets me work outside Buying Real Estate? and gives me plenty of time to Make sure you know what you are buying. think. I’m not in a rush and I have a good time.” Already Own A Home? Terry also enjoys snow- An inspection will help reveal any surprises and allow you to mobiling and coaches a keep a well-maintained home and protect your investment local women’s softball team (DeCarlo Homes). I asked Terry to name the best treasure he ever found: CALL JOHN SENIOR DISCOUNTS “Bikes, TVs, Radios, you name (541) 482-1707 AVA I LA BLE it. I’ve gotten bikes for my kids in all different sizes.” As a side note: I know many of you may know or recognize Terry, because Recommended by Real Estate Brokers I’ve heard some really good stories about Toll Free (1-866) 482-1707 him. He sure made my A-list when we forgot to put out our trash cans the night before CCB#167205 OCHI#886 AII#1715 MHCI# M-3085 pick-up, and he walked up to our house and Owner Operated | Licensed & Bonded took them out for us! … No Joke. That was really cool of him, and probably something LocalsGuide leaves you can only get in a small town. its mark!
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A little chat with the Jacksonville Firehouse crew one afternoon: Notice the mining picks Q: Do you ever have in the logo? anyone refuse That was Tracy’s idea. your help? < A: “All the time; a lot of people feel Trac F y Sha embarrased or ashamed that ire w Chief they need help.” “We’re here to help those who can’t help themselves.”
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Larry King Loves Mickey Mouse One of the highlights of Larry King’s life was playing in a band as a member of the Mickey Mouse club way back in 1935, before the popular Mouseketeer Club on TV. Recently celebrating 87 glorious years and calling the Rogue Valley home for more than 27 years, Lawrence D. King (or as he prefers, Larry) was contacted by Walt Disney enthusiast, and my good friend, Toni Maloney to meet and share his exciting experience. In those early days, Mickey Mouse Clubs met in a local theater. While living in Willits, California, Larry and his band were invited by a manager of one of those theaters to come play. After the performance at the Mickey Mouse Club meeting, the manager made them offi cial Club members. Today, Mickey Mouse continues to hold a special place in Larry’s heart. In his Mickey clothes and mouse ears, he can be found sharing his enthusiasm at local children’s events. But, one wish still remains; Larry dreams of a Disney Cruise. But don’t lose hope, Walt Disney taught us, “dreams can come true.” by Renee Stich of TeamMadSkilz
18 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! The Video Twins Our Top 10 Films to Chase Away the Winter Blues
1. Meatballs 6. My Father the Hero 2. Summer Rental 7. Parent Trap (1961) 3. Zeus and Roxanne 8. Heavy Weights 4. One Crazy Summer 9. Great Outdoors
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Movie Review Penguins are everywhere! The past year has set these waddling, tuxedo-wearing water fowl loose on the masses. And their cinematic presence only keeps expanding: MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (2005 G) This is the documentary that started it all. French director Luc Jacquet spent an entire year fi lming the Emperor penguins’ cycle of life. The harrowing tale highlights the great lengths to which this crazy bird will continue to call the wildly frigid Antarctica home. HAPPY FEET (2006 PG) This animated movie features Mumble, a penguin incapable of singing the crucial “heartsong,” but more than capable of tap dancing his way into the heart of one lucky mate. With his dancing blamed for the low food supply, Mumble is sent with a party to fi nd more fi sh. Eventually, it’s his troublesome dancing that saves the day. FARCE OF THE PENGUINS (2007 R) This mockumentary is not for kids. Imagine America’s Funniest Home Videos for adults. Bob Saget peppers this movie about survival and mating with low-brow humor that borders the same crudeness as the eternal backstage renderings of “The Aristocrats.” If you enjoy shows like Mystery Science Theater 3000, you have to watch this. And in case you’re like the guy overheard at a video rental place – “If I see another penguin movie, I think I’m going to puke” – here’s an upcoming penguin fl ick: Relieve muscular and mental tension and other soft-tissue problems through massage, acu- SURF’S UP (2007 NOT YET RATED) pressure, and connective-tissue manipulation. The latest animated penguin fi lm tells the story of a little penguin with dreams to Through harmonic resonance and color, become the next Big Z, a legendary surfer. Although this movie won’t hit theaters crystals help you get insight into how to solve a problem, activate the self-healing mechanism until June 8, it looks like the most exciting penguin fl ick yet. For a movie that uses within, let go of the past, and access creative penguins to tell a surfi ng story, it seems to capture the “against-all-odds” quality of abilities. March of the Penguins. SINCE 1981 LIC.#3144 by roguewriter By Appointment 541-488-3672
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DS: Actually, several come to mind. Ron Ridgeway, Chuck Nagel, and Marian Telerski are all very active in Talent.
LG: Any plans to capitalize on the name Talent? Can you set a vote out to reclaim the domain name talent.com? DS: Not at this time.
LG: How many speed bumps are there in Talent? DS: If you mean designed ones, we have a couple. We also have “inverted” speed bumps, but we are working on those
LG: What is the City of Talent’s slogan? DS: Our name speaks for itself.
Important Daylight Savings Notice! Don’t trust your calendar; don’t trust your computers and cell phones. The U.S. has recently changed Daylight Savings Time to start on Sunday, March 11 at 2:00am. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, March 10th!
Web 2 Print | CITIZEN JOURNALISM | LocalsGuide.com 19 Peter Pan is scheduled to run on March 14th and 15th at Open Gates: 6:30pm in the Bellview Gymnasium. Kid’s Corner For ticket info, call 482-4223. Bellview Students Prepare for Peter Pan by Chris Gates (CRGPhotography) I recently had a chance to talk with the ids! cast of Bellview Elementary’s upcoming Calling All K performance of Peter Pan. A very rambunctious and excited crowd fi lled the gym just after school, as the actors Creativity grabbed their props and sat anxiously st awaiting their scene. Conte Full of energy and ideas, Garrett Baxter plays the title role of Peter and he told me some of his thoughts about his character: “Peter Pan is a boy who makes up a land, Neverland, and he’s pretty much the ruler…I’m a child playing a child. Peter Pan and I are really alike.” Next, I caught Oliver Warren and asked him about his character, Michael: “I’m a baby and a little mischievous. The best part is that he gets to hold a teddy bear.” Imagine you are a penguin who just moved Near the end of rehearsal, I found Captain Hook to Southern Oregon. (Daniel Farrell) and asked him what the most diffi cult Draw a picture, create a comic, or write “Shot her? She w thing about acting is: “Memorizing all the lines.” as going to be something about our mo ther!” Finally, I sat down with Wendy (Sita McGuire) and ◊ Where you might live asked for her favorite line: ”Unhand me you brute!” she exclaimed. She said she liked the line because it ◊ What you might like to do seemed “so un-Wendy like.” ◊ How the world looks with a My hat is off to all those involved, especially Renee beak on your face – director, stage manager and cat herder. Have fun and create something interesting that the whole Rogue Valley will remember for months to come. Here‛s your chance to be a star!
Send in your penguin creation by March 12 and it might just end up in next month‛s issue. Make sure to include your name and the town you call home.
Send to: LocalsGuide Creativity Contest erbell, ells Tink PO Box 3088, Ashland, OR 97520 Peter t great!” onna be or by email: [email protected] “This is g Follow us to Neverland.
20 LocalsGuide | MARCH 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting! Correction: How Talent Got Its Name Attention Last month we asked several Talent residents PETS how their town got its name. Sledders! OF THE MONTH Nadine Purcell wrote and sent us to the library to check out Oregon Geographic Names for the After running our answer. Here’s what we discovered: article “Top Five Sledding Locations,” we “[Talent] was named in the received an email from Glen early 1880s by A.P. Talent, Anders, owner of the private property at mile who platted the town. 3.5 on Mt. Ashland Rd. Talent suggested the He explains that there are not two sno-parks name of Wagner, but on Mt. Ashland Rd. There’s only one—clearly postal authorities gave Sam marked at mile 4. the place his own name.” He asks that you do not simply look for other sledders, since many continue to sled on his property unlawfully. Please be respectful of areas marked with The TARA “Private Property” signs. Approach You can read Glen’s email online at LocalsGuide.com Introduction Lobo and Self Care Maya
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