Reptile Guyz - Sneak Preview
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Reptile Guyz - Sneak Preview
Medford Sneak Preview www.SneakPre.com FREE • MONTHLY • VOL. 9, NO. 8 • MAY 2015 • 24 PAGES • 541-778-8164 • sneakpreview@medford.net PAGE 8 Around Town Art in Bloom May 9 & 10, p. 7 Entertainment Night Train to Memphis May 28-30, p. 17 Calendar of Events PAGE 10 Community Profile Medford City Council Member Daniel Bunn, p. 22 Local Postal Customer Reptile Guyz Kyle Adams and Daniel Prince (pictured holding an American alligator) share their passion for reptiles with the Rogue Valley , p. 19 Soul Shine Yoga and Massage “At Soul Shine Yoga and Massage, we blend compassion and kindness with fun and laughter to create the perfect environment that allows people to experience the Business Grapevine transformational power of yoga and massage,” explained Amanda Tucker, who along with her husband David, opened Soul Shine, 23 Glen Oak Court, Medford, in August of 2014. “We offer a variety of classes to suit people of all ages, walks of life and body types. At Soul Shine you can take yoga classes, join a workshop, meditation group or indulge in a relaxing therapeutic massage. Our teachers are gentle and inspiring, all while challenging students to discover new thing about themselves.” The road that led the Tuckers to Medford began in Idaho, where the couple first met. Below is the first-hand account of this journey: “We moved to the Rogue Valley from Northern Idaho in the summer of 2011. Dave took a transfer position within the US Army Corps of Engineers as the Operations Supervisor at Bottom - Nina Friedman RYT. Top left - Marti Johnston E-RYT, Middle - Amanda Tucker E-RYT, Right - Briana Green Lost Creek Lake. We both grew up in Idaho but had always felt that Oregon was the place we would call yoga in high school when I found a book of asanas at home. We immediately fell in love with the mild climate, the library. I was a cheerleader at the time and loved gorgeous nature and the friendly, laid back feel that the idea of being able to do all of these amazing things Medford and the surrounding Rogue Valley possessed. with my body. Not having any yoga classes in my We have two children—ages 12 and 9, and wanted a hometown, I gathered up as many books and vhs tapes safe and engaging community to raise them in. Our as I could on yoga and began my studies. In college I family is always on the go with outdoor activities and took my first yoga class and fell in love. I remember new adventures, whether hiking the Table Rocks, sitting on the floor cross-legged thinking to myself, swimming in the Rogue or sampling one of the amazing ‘how on earth do people do this for so long?’ Half-way varieties of wineries in the area, we fill up our time with through the class something clicked, I knew this was quality fun activities. my path. I began teacher training and providing yoga Raised in small town rural Idaho, in a conservative classes to senior citizens shortly after this experience. I household, my Dad was a gunsmith and my Mother couldn’t get enough and loved that every time I taught was a stay-at-home Mom. I was a vegetarian and loved I not only got to observe people feeling at home in their exploring the woods barefoot. I became interested in (Continued on page 5) PRSRT STD U.S. POSTºAGE PAID PERMIT #351 MEDFORD, OR ECRWSSEDDM 20% off Mr. Super Pickle’s any one item Dill of the Month Excludes boats & electronics Expires May 31, 2015 Page 2 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 Lotus Touch Aesthetics Rejuvenate • Restore • Renew • • • • • • Microdermabrasion Signature Facials Glycolic Peels Waxing Retail Skincare Spray Tanning By Appointment Marlene Diaz, LFT 541-500-1324 Now accepting new patients! Some insurances accepted, please call to verify. 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An especially lovely portion of this experience was my teacher training at Shanti Yoga in McCall, ID where I earned my 200 HR RYT certificate. This multi-disciplinary education approach provided me with a broad range of knowledge and theory. During my teacher training, I also finished my degree in Education and Social Sciences from Lewis-Clark State College. As a first generation college graduate, it never dawned on me that I could actually teach yoga for a living. I thought that I had to work within the realms of my degree. While doing long term subbing jobs and raising young children, I taught yoga classes at various physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, senior centers, preschools and church basements in my hometown of Orofino, Idaho. I would teach wherever I was needed and absolutely loved getting people, especially those who were a little reluctant on the whole flexibility thing, “hooked” on yoga. One of my favorite experiences teaching yoga was for the US Forest Service. In this class I had a very diverse group of highly active smoke jumpers and fire crew members. Watching these students practice yoga was so rewarding and amazing, what strength! While in Idaho I consistently taught yoga classes locally and at festivals and workshops throughout the Northwest. I taught yoga and meditation at Lewis-Clark State College and loved that my teaching had come full circle to where I took my first class. My observations as a yoga teacher and curiosity of what makes the body tick is what led me to my path as a massage therapist. Exploring kinesiology in teacher training left me wanting to know even more. While living in Idaho I studied various forms of bodywork but became fascinated with Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. My training allowed me to work with clients offering meditation, reiki and yoga as a package experience. One of my goals after I moved to Oregon was to eventually go to massage school to pursue training to obtain my license as an LMT. After moving to Medford, I decided not to pursue my Oregon Teaching Certificate and instead worked a number of various jobs (still under the idea that I couldn’t teach yoga as a full time job). I worked as a waitress, Real Estate Agent and a yoga teacher at Superior Athletic Club. I began teaching at the club shortly after moving to Medford. I taught several classes there and introduced a gentle yoga program called “Wisdom Yoga.” The students there were amazing! To me, nothing is better than connecting with people, teaching and learning from them all at the same time. After a long winter of doing work that didn’t make my soul sing, (no offense to waitressing and Real Estate), I decided to make the leap and attend Ashland Institute of Massage. This was truly the best decision I have ever made in my life. Diving deep into the knowledge of the physical and emotional body, everything fell into place. My experience as a yoga teacher deeply increased my understanding of the work I was doing as a massage therapist. I had once told a friend that yoga was my only passion; I learned very quickly at AIM that I had two true passions and that this was the work that filled my cup. My career as a massage therapist inspired my dream even further. In August of 2014, Dave and I opened Soul Shine Yoga and Massage. After working various jobs and pursuing something to make a “career” out of, it finally dawned on me one day that the only thing holding me back from living my passion was an idea….I took a leap of faith and have enjoyed every minute of it.” Here is just a sampling of the classes they offer: Yin Yoga (a class designed to work deep into the connective tissues, relaxing and rejuvenating, deep stretching and meditative), Wise and Shine Flow, this all levels class has a little bit of something for everyone, breath-work, flexibility, strength and balance. Yoga 101 class series: A 5-week class course perfect for beginners, designed to introduce the foundational elements of yoga. Amanda works with a variety of massage modalities including: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, and Sports Massage. With her knowledge of Kinesiology and biomechanics of the body, she works to combine the best of each of these modalities in individual sessions to deliver to her clients increased relaxation and relief to long and short term pain cycles. Whether you are overcoming an injury or are in a life long struggle with pain, she will always approach your sessions with a desire to understand your body and individual needs. In addition to yoga and massage services, they also have a boutique section at the front of the studio offering fun and unique yoga clothing items, hand-made jewelry, soaking salts, essential oils, gift items, massage and yoga supplies. Amanda will also be giving massages at local running events including the Rogue Half-Marathon. Gift certificates are available for massage and yoga class packages. She also accepts and bills insurance for MVA (Motor vehicle accident) clients. “You can book a massage online at www.soulshineyogamassage.com,” Amanda said. “Find the day and time that works for you, enter in your information and it’s booked! As easy as pie J” Each month they dedicate a Saturday morning to raising funds for a local charity. “Here’s how it works, bring your mat, a few friends and whatever donation you wish to pay for the class. Each class will be something special, offering a unique perspective on what it means to GIVE, not just out of your dollars, but of your SELF. All proceeds will go directly to charity. Namaste.” Call (541) 973-0568 for more information. SneakPre.com May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 5 Common Sense Page 6 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 Contact us about our current cleaning specials! 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Endless, too, are the stories of the minor players in misery. The minor players give me the most problem because they are so immediately present. My irritations with them build up and my whole life seems to become one of injustice and how dare they treat me that way! At that point I begin to start treating myself worse than I imagine they are treating me. There must be a way to stop that cycle of anger and frustration. I was looking across the street at someone sitting in a chair, garbage piled in the driveway and the grass two feet tall. They sit out there every sunny day. They have the time, and they have family, but the cleanup work never seems to get done. A co-worker was so useless that work actually slowed down when they helped. They couldn’t be fired for a variety of reasons, so they were given a job that did little to interfere with people who could accomplish things. They were given a bunch of pipes to carry around and around. When I encounter those kinds of people my thinking moves into judgment and disdain. My feelings become muddied with resentment. My anger can build so much that I become, in a way, the people I am angry with. It seems that the problem comes from the neighbor, co-worker or family member but the problem lies within me. The solution lies within me as well. The root of the problem is that I am disturbed. People, places and things are more frustrating when I am carrying a big bag of collected resentments. The resentments cloud my thinking, and 1234 S Riverside Antelope & Hwy62 541-826-2202 541-857-0621 White City Medford Voted Medford’s Favorite Dentist! Daily Specials include free fountain drink! value meals only $6.25 Now Open in White City at the corner of Antelope and Hwy 62! 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The difficult path is to actually approach the person in question and talk with them about why I am disturbed. Another path, which I find necessary when I have no ability to talk with the other person, is to be kind to someone. When that all fails then I call a friend and vent those frustrations. Sometimes even that is not enough. There are people who specialize in anger management who have proven techniques that can calm us down. There is seldom a way to be rid of, or avoid, the people that anger us, and changing them is out of the question, but we can learn to control our reactions. News Briefs Art in Bloom Celebrates 15th Year! This Mother’s Day weekend Downtown Medford will host its 15th annual Art in Bloom Festival. Over 15,000 visitors came to Art in Bloom last year, and planners expect to exceed that number this year. And this is good news for everyone. “Downtown Medford Merchants have their highest sales of the year during this great community event,” said Art in Bloom Event Coordinator Amy Rose. This year will feature over 90 art and horticulture vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of events for young ones. “Almost everything at the entire event is free for kids,” Amy said. “They can plant a flower for mom and create crafts for her on her special day Festival Hours: Saturday May 9, 2015: 10am-5pm Sunday May 10, 2015: 11am-4pm Artisans are located on Main, Central and Bartlett streets. Please visit the Information booth in Vogel Plaza to receive your map of the event and entertainment lineup for the weekend. Below is a Sneak Peek of the weekend’s offerings: Nature Joe will entertain the kids with his large selection of reptiles and animals. The kids will be able to hold lizards, snakes, a hedgehog and much more! Annie the clown presents Fun Town offering a jump house, interactive puppet theater and will be brightening up kids faces with her amazing face paintings! BMX Freestyle show! This show is fun for all ages. Saturday show times are noon, 2pm & 4pm. Sunday show times are 11am-1pm & 3pm. Enter at each show to win a BMX bike. Hope Ranch will be helping kids plant a flower for mom on her special day. They will also have a full petting zoo with baby ducks, goats and a pony the kids can brush. All Free! Jamie Bryn will be creating a chalk art display for us throughout the event. You will need to check in often to see the progress and watch the picture come to life. Families can purchase a chalk square and leave their mark on downtown. Chalk squares are $5.00. Calligraphy, spinning, weaving and blown glass displays are ongoing all weekend in Vogel Plaza and Theater Alley. Kid entrepreneurs will have lemonade stands that they have designed. And will be selling tastes of their special recipes created as their exclusive drink. They will be placed throughout the festival for $1.00 per taste. Help support these ambitious youngsters. Science Works is bringing several hands on exhibits for the curious minds of all. www.scienceworksmuseum. org On Central Avenue outside of Middleford Yarn Co. Art in Bloom is a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you would like to make a donation to support art education in local schools and Art in Bloom please visit www.art-in-bloom.com or mail a check to PO Box 5645, Central Point, OR 97502. Revenue generated from this year’s festival will help fund future Art in Bloom events and help support local youth art education. May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 7 NATURAL PRODUCTS Upon Request The Cleaning Crew Housec leaning Voted one of Medford’s Favorite Salons! You Can Count On Us! 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Ivy Medford, OR • www.shcs.org Page 8 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 News Briefs May Is “Team Helen Month” At Yogurt Hut It’s been more than a year after little Helen L. got sick, and our community continues to show its support. Everyday this month, all four Yogurt Huts will be selling “Team Helen” limited edition buttons in honor of Helen’s fast approaching kidney transplant. First introduced to the community last year via Yogurt Hut’s “Celebrate Helen” Month, Helen, a 4-year-old Medford girl with end-stage kidney failure, has enjoyed relatively stable health. This brief calm has allowed her to just be a kid and even start preschool. Unfortunately, the calm is ending and little Helen’s health is deteriorating. In the summer of 2013 Helen was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease after an E. Coli infection and subsequent bout of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. The doctors at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, have recommended a life-saving kidney transplant. Helen is scheduled to have her long-awaited kidney transplant this spring. Helen’s family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Transplant Association. The organization’s priority is to assure that no child or young adult is denied a transplant or excluded from a transplant waiting list due to lack of funds. 100% of all funds raised are used for patients’ transplant-related expenses. “You can help us celebrate Helen at Yogurt Hut!” said “COTA for Helen L” volunteer, Dana Schallheim. “Let’s blanket the valley in “Team Helen” buttons this spring and show Helen how much her community loves her. I am for her. Support “Team Helen” at Yogurt Hut all month! For more information call 503-704-4857 or visit www.COTAforHelenL.com 100% of the proceeds from the “Team Helen” button sales will be donated directly to COTA to help pay for the transplant.” For more information about “Team Helen Month” at Yogurt Hut, or other fundraising and volunteer opportunities, please contact Dana Schallheim, formerly of Ashland, OR at 503-7044857, danafish1@hotmail.com, or visit www.COTAforHelenL.com. May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 9 Do you have High Power Bills? Comfort Problems? Leaking Roof? F ields Senior Living Serving Seniors for Three Generations Keeping you Comfortable is our business Our suite of services performed by our highly skilled employees will save you money and keep you comfortable for years to come. $59.95 Clean & Check Have your A/C system checked & serviced before the Summer Heat. 10% off repairs at time of service. Spring Duct Cleaning! Freshen up the air you Breathe. 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Oregon Cabaret Theatre continues with The Musical of Musicals, a hilarious satire of musical theatre, as one story is turned into five mini musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form. Directed by OCT Artistic Director Valerie Rachelle, with music direction by Sarah Wussow, the show stars Andrea Hilbrant, Tony Carter, Philip David Black and Laura Derocher. It plays Thu-Mon through May 17. For tickets, call 541-488-2902 or go to oregoncabaret.com. Also, on May 6, America’s Got Talent finalist Sarah Orr joins partner Valierie Rachelle for their two-woman Cabaret act, Sirens, a song-filled show about balancing stage aspirations and love. Call now for tickets. Camelot Theatre in Talent opens this weekend with Arsenic and Old Lace, a smash hit on Broadway, on the road and on the screen. Directed by Paul R. Jones, the show stars Shirley Patton, Don Matthews, Brian O’Connor, Tyler Ward and Brandy Carson. Showtime is 8pm Thu-Sat and 2pm Sundays through May 31. Call 541-535-5250 for tickets or go to CamelotTheatre.org. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival continues with plays Tue-Sun through November 1. Today’s fare includes Much Ado about Nothing, Pericles, Fingersmith, and Long Day’s Journey into Night. Call 541-4824331 for tickets and go to osfashland. org for the complete schedule. In Medford, the Randall Theatre opens this weekend with Little Shop of Horrors, the Musical. Catch the action through May 17 as meek floral assistant Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II.” For ticket info and a complete schedule, call 541-632-3258 or go to randalltheatre.com. The theater is located at the corner of Front and 3rd Streets. Saturday, May 2 The first baseball game of the Negro National League took place on this day in 1920 in Indianapolis. I wonder if any pizza places claimed religious freedom and refused to serve them? The Rogue Valley Chorale, with Artistic Director Laurie Anne Hunter, will perform its “Journey to Spain” concert May 2 (7:30pm) and 3rd (3pm) at the Craterian Theater in Medford. You “can count on a rhythmic tapestry that will have you dancing in your seats.” Call 541-7793000 for tickets or go to craterian.org. The U.S. Civil War ended 150 years ago, and on May 2-3 the Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Nicole Keck-Erickson DMD & Ian Erickson DMD We are now taking new patients! Call for your appointment today! Home is where your Mother is Come celebrate your Mom with dinner at Bambu! Rogue Valley SMART Donation Pledge Wednesday, May 20th Lunch: Mon–Fri 11:30am to 2pm Dinner: Mon –Thu 5pm to 9pm, Fri –Sat 5 to 9:30pm voted Medford’s best dentist 2015 906 Royal Court | Medford | 541-779-2634 www.summitdmd.com | General Dentistry Now Open Sundays for Dinner 5 - 8:30pm www.TigerRoll.com 608-7545 ~ 970 N Phoenix Rd, Medford in the Larson Creek Shopping Center Calendar of Events Reppert, will present “When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” a choral tribute to commemorate the event. Music was a very important part of that war and remains the source of much of the music that we consider “American” music. Hum along to all of the songs, and be entertained with some surprise history notes (pun intended). Tickets are available at Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland and Grocery Outlet in Medford, by calling 541-482-5290 or going to siskiyousingers.org. The 3rd annual Exotic Erotic Ball has grown so large that it has moved to the Historic Ashland Armory tonight, starting at 8:30. The costume party and mythological woodlandthemed dance party will feature three DJs, a full bar, and live participation activities. The party is sponsored by Love Revolution in Ashland. Tickets are available at Music Coop and Love Revolution or at loveashland.com/ may-2-exotic-erotic-ball. Sunday, May 3 On this day in 1937, Margaret Mitchell won a Pulitzer Price for Fiction with Gone with the Wind. Two years later the movie would win an Academy Award for Best Picture. And most of us … well, frankly, we just don’t give a damn. Black Sheep Pub (upstairs on the Plaza) hosts their weekly Celtic Music Jam every Sunday from 2-5. And don’t forget their First Friday Performance Art Show each month. Rogue World Music will present Hanneke Cassel, a native Oregonian and National Scottish Fiddle Champion tonight at Paschal Winery, starting at 7pm. She will be backed up by cello and guitar for a fresh and captivating take on traditional Celtic Music. For ticket information, go to www.roguerworldmusic.org. The series also includes: • Sunday, May 16: The Rogue World Ensemble: The Fire Within, inspired by Beltane, the Celtic May Day. This event will be held at the SOU Music Recital Hall. The “Rally for Our Home” will May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 11 take place today from 1pm to 4pm at Bear Creek Park Amphitheater: Medford Say No to LNG exports; Say YES to a sustainable future! It’s BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK! The 99th anniversary is a reminder to commemorate the role animals play in our lives, promote ways to continue to treat them humanely, and encourage others, especially children, to do the same. Become active: Become a shelter volunteer; Adopt your pets from shelters; Care for your pet; Report animal abuse/ neglect; Appreciate wildlife. The Rogue Valley Old Time Car Club was established over 60 years ago and is open to anyone with a car or truck 30 years old or older. Their business meetings are on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the recreation hall of Bear Lake Mobile Estates, 300 Luman Road, Phoenix. Club members discuss old car mechanics and restoration and take their cars on tours throughout the year. For more information, contact Kendra, 541-227-3030. Mother’s Day Special 10 % OFF gift certificates! nline Scheduling at 24 Hour O alanced-massage.com www.b Treat mom to something she’ll truly enjoy, the gift of relaxation and pain relief! Offer good on gift certificates purchased online only by May 31, 2015. Please use coupon code ‘mom10’ 541-773-9324 • 836 E. Main Street #1, Medford Open 7 Days a Week • Major Credit Cards Accepted • We Bill Insurance Thursday, May 7 The city of New Orleans was founded on this day in 1718 by JeanBaptiste de Bienville. It’s still the greatest, most fun city in this country; not even Katrina could keep it down. Live at the Armory, located in the Historic Ashland Armory at Oak and B Streets, will feature internationallyknown reggae singer Prezident Brown with Marko & the Escort Service tonight, starting at 8:30. For tickets, go to liveatthearmory.com. Other shows on the calendar this month are: • Fri., May 15: Steve Poltz & Grant Lee Phillips (a “road-tested troubadour who is unafraid of letting his relentless energy fill a room”). • Thu., May 21: Sly and Robbie (a “prolific Jamaican rhythm section and production duo”). • Fri., May 22: Desert Dwellers with uPhonic Sound Systems (“bringing electronic music vibes to the yoga scene, and the sounds of yoga to the electronic dance scene”). 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Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Limit 5 per table when you dine for sushi www.ohsosaka.com Teriyaki Shrimp & NY Steak & Chicken Chicken Chicken $ $ 2795 $ 95 $X 3695 3795 $ 95 $X X 23 2 DINNERS With Coupon • Exp 05/31/15 32 2 DINNERS With Coupon • Exp 05/31/15 32 2 DINNERS With Coupon • Exp 05/31/15 Parking now available on the south side of the building after 5 pm! 123 S. Front Street, Medford • (541) 282-2334 Open at 4pm, 7 days a week The House Judiciary Committee opened impeachment hearings against President Nixon on this day in 1974 in the Watergate scandal. Who would have thought that committee hearings would be more popular than any soap opera. This Mother’s Day weekend Downtown Medford will host the 15th annual Art in Bloom Festival. Art in Bloom is a spectacular springtime festival showcasing fine artists from the West Coast. Approximately 90 artists and horticulturists have been selected to exhibit and sell their work. A fine selection of photographers, jewelers, garden décor’, painters, and much more all handmade. Artisans are located on Main, Central and Bartlett streets. The Gaia Project will present the first Rogue Valley Rootsfest to be held at the SOU Music Recital Hall May 9-10. Eleven nationally and regionally known performers will entertain throughout the weekend, including Grammy winning folkbluegrass singer Peter Rowan. Others include Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame member Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys and bluegrass Grammy nominee Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Tickets are available at Music Coop or at Musichead in Medford, or by going to www.gaiaconcerts.com. “Fill a bag, feed families” during the 23rd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Rogue Valley residents can simply leave a bag of nonperishable food next to their mailbox before pickup today and local letter Our store is packed with EVERYDAY AND SEASONAL DÉCOR! CLOCKS • MIRRORS • LAMPS • SIGNS • CANDLES • FURNITURE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • MUCH MORE! Summer Series all the latest trends & fashions to keep you #TRENDSETTING Join the Symphony for two enchanting evenings at EdenVale Winery. Reserved Seating ~ Gardens open at 6:30 · Concerts begin at 8:00 June 19, 2015 Featuring Gabe Young, oboe >> JEWELRY, SCARVES, TOPS & TEES, LEGGINGS, PONTE PANTS, DRESSES, CARDIGANS & MORE << HANDEL: Water Music Suite No. 1 & No. 2 ALBINONI: Adagio MARCELLO: Oboe Concerto in c minor DONIZETTI: Andante sostenuto 2917 N. Pacific Hwy Medford, OR 97501 Thurs. & Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4 /RealDealsMedford realdeals.net/medford FAVORITE ITEM!* 15% OFF YOUR *Exp. 5/30/15. Excludes clearance & furniture. July 24, 2015 Featuring Kinga Augustyn, violin RESPIGHI: Ancient Airs and Dances Suite 3 VIVALDI: The Four Seasons PUCCINI: I crisantemi TICKETS rvsymphony.org 541-552-6398 $36 ALL RESERVED SEATING · Food available by pre-order only Cicily’s ... the buzz around town! “I had the best Caesar salad for lunch! Very tasty and filling. The service was attentive, ambiance very relaxing – I will be back. This is a wonderful restaurant!” - Lonna Now taking reservations for Mother’s Day! 541-776-3500 Calendar of Events carriers will collect the donations to be distributed to the hungry through the ACCESS Jackson County Food Pantry Network. Hanley Farm’s Annual Heritage Plant & Garden Fair will be held this Mother’s Day weekend. Choose from 30 varieties of Hanley Farm Heritage Plants, plus, perennials, shrubs, herbs, etc.. Both days, Saturday & Sunday, docents will guide you through the historical Hanley Farmhouse; take a selfguided garden tour; visit the Hanley Mercantile, choose unique, many hand-crafted, gifts; heritage breed animals; and enjoy a lovely Orchid display, presented by the Rogue Valley Orchid Society. There will be tea, freshly baked sweets, and unique keepsakes for Mom! Food is available all weekend, so you can pick up lunch and picnic by the pasture. May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 13 Sunday, May 10 The Siskiyou Music Project will present the Real Vocal String Quartet in concert at Paschal Winery outside Talent. This eclectic chamber music ensemble will be sure to please. For tickets call 541-488-3869. Also on the schedule this month is: • Wed., May 27: Kip Crawford Memorial Jazz Celebration, featuring Ken Peplowski on saxophone and clarinet with the Ed Dunsavage Trio and the Southern Oregon All-Star High School Band. Friday, May 15 On this day in 1995, more than 170 countries, including Iran, extended the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty indefinitely. I wonder if we’ll ever get rid of this scourge on humanity? Thanks (Continued on page 15) Natural, side-effect free allergy solutions Y L ECONOM R A VITA FO E V TI E INITIA THE ROGU PRESENTS S R E G R U B , S BREWLUEGRASS AL 3RD ANNU &B 8 HOURS OF BLUEGRASS 26 CRAFT BREWS 5 UNIQUE BURGERS FAMILY FUN FOR ALL! SAT, JUNE 13 • 12-8pm EdenVale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Rd., Medford Purchase tickets at www.roguebbb.org $15 ADVANCE • $18 AT THE DOOR (LIMITED) KIDS 15 & UNDER FREE! Adult admission includes pint glass & 5 craft brew taste tickets. EdenVale wine, food and root beer available separately. Proceeds benefit Thrive’s local food programs. Bring this ad in for 20% off one regular priced supplement! 845 Medford Center 541-772-8659 Mon-Fri 9-7 Sat 9:30-6 Family Time Page 14 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 Easy and Beneficial Toddler Activities At Medford Food Co-op, fresh, delicious food is just the beginning. Co+op, stronger together. Your Local Grocery 945 S Riverside • 541.779.2667 • daily 8 to 8 K indergarten readiness is on the mind of many parents this time of year as the registration process begins. It’s never too early to start thinking about school readiness. Being prepared for school isn’t just about academics. It’s much more about the ability to think, problem solve, interact with others, imagine and create. This process begins before birth. With 90% of all brain growth occurring between birth and age six it is vital to engage your little ones in healthy, robust playtime activities. Early Childhood Development sets the foundation for a bright future – a common sense, play-based approach that relies on creativity, imagination, movement, and interaction/socialization with others is vital to long term success. This article focuses on fun activities that are cost effective, easy to set up/ clean up and can entertain your toddler for hours! Here are some of our favorite hands on activities for your home: Soapy Sensory Foam: This will keep your child busy for hours…and may even lead to a cleaner bathtub or kitchen sink. Add a few squirts of dish soap with water in a measuring cup and pour into food processor. Let your CASH for your old Gold, Silver & Diamonds FREE Watch Battery Installed (Most Brands) We Repair All Types of Jewelry Plus Custom Work! Father & Son Jewelry 126 E. Main St. #1, Medford 541-774-8900 child push the buttons to foam it up! The longer your mix, the thicker and “foamier” it will get! Add food coloring as another element. Take foam into the bathtub, kitchen sink, bucket on the floor…its just soap! Flour Sensory Play: A large baking sheet on the kitchen floor will work great for this messy activity. There will be flour everywhere…but it’s really not that hard to clean up. Put a thin layer of flour in the baking sheet and let your little one explore. Add cars, tractors, forks, cups, paintbrushes, etc. to the play to extend for hours! Contact Paper Art: Your toddler is mastering his/her pincer grasp, and a good way to exercise those skills is with contact paper art. Place a piece of clear contact paper on the table sticky side up, tape down the sides so it doesn’t roll up.(This is the trickiest part of the whole project, do it when you have both hands available and a few minutes to focus on it). Give your child different items to place on the contact paper. Ripped up tissues paper, stickers, fabric, glitter and ribbon all work really well. When your child is finished, place another piece of contact paper over the original. Hang in the window to let the light shine through! These are great for holidays/ gifts, hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick’s day, rainbows in spring. Free Play Inspiration: Sometimes you just need to put something new out to inspire different types of play and learning. Here are some of my favorite easy items to spark your child’s interest…most can be found at the dollar store! Pom Poms, Pipe Cleaners, Popsicle Sticks, Pots and Pans, Clean Baby Food Jars, Ribbons, Cardboard Boxes, Corn Kernels, Stacking Cups, Magazines (for ripping and collages) and Foam or Paper Plates . . . be creative! Brittain Zimmerman is the Head Teacher of the Learning Loft at Kid Time 106 N Central Ave in Downtown Medford. For more information about early learning opportunities visit: www.kidtime.org or call 541-772-9922. Erik M. Rollem D.D.S., P.C. 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At the Craterian Theater in Medford, Next Stage Repertory Company will present Ken Kesey’s iconic One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest May 15-17 and May 22-23. This Broadway stage adaptation brings an eclectic and compelling cast of characters to life. Call 541-779-3000 for tickets and a full schedule or go to craterian.org. It’s Third Friday in downtown Medford. Business and galleries will keep their doors open from 5-8pm, so head down for refreshments, live entertainment and, of course, art! We are pleased to invite you to attend Southern Oregon Historical Society’s new exhibit, Women of the Land: Southern Oregon Women in Agriculture, beginning May 15 at the Rogue Valley Mall. Learn how pioneer women toiled on the farm, whether outside in the hot sun, or inside washing a pile of dirty dishes. Most historical accounts give credit to men for “…taming the wilderness and putting it to the plow.” Women of the Land tells stories of the other heroes, Women, working as partners with their pioneer men. Women were the “heart, CAMELOT soul and backbone” crucial to raising a family and ensuring a successful, smooth operating, farm. They clothed the family, made soap and candles, worked the land – their contributions are endless. Join us and learn more about these women, our un-sung heroes of the West! The exhibit begins May 15 and runs through June 21, 2015; Monday-Saturday, 10am-9pm, Sunday, 11am-7pm. Cost: FREE. Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Avenue, Lower level, Section F. Saturday, May 16 The Battle of Asseiceira was fought on this day of 1834, being the last and decisive engagement of the Liberal Wars in Portugal. Today, we just have Fox News taking on MSNBC … lot less bloody. The Southern Oregon Bicycle Crafter’s Show will be held May1617 at Fywheel Bicycle Solutions (550 S. Pacific Hwy in Talent). Locally crafted bikes, beer, coffee and food will be presented. Check then out on Facebook. ScienceWorks will host their popular Tinker Fest May 16-17. The goal is “to introduce young people to concepts in math and science through THEATRE (Continued on page 16) “A magnificent tale of faded glory CAMELOT THEATRE and unfulfilled ambition.” Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Based on the Billy Wilder Film May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 15 Assist people with intellectual & developmental disabilities by shopping at our Thrift Store! Great Deals On All Items In The Store! Furniture, Household Items, Clothing, Footwear, Electronics, Fun Items, Toys and Much Much More... 121 N. 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I can bill insurance.* Sarah North, LMT *Not all insurance policies cover massage therapy 67 Rossanley Drive Medford, OR 541.282.0111 140 Lithia Way Ashland, OR 541.482.0111 162 NE Beacon Grants Pass, OR 541.956.0111 1345 Center Drive Medford, OR 541.858.0111 WWW.YOGURTHUT.NET If Magic had a Face and Beauty had a Place Studio Roxander presents An Original Contemporary Ballet June 12 at 7pm 6 June 13 at 3pm Reserved Seating Tickets $10 to $20 available online, by phone or at Studio Roxander in Medford (541) 773-7272 www.studioroxander.com playful exploration,” and the tinkering will include wire sculpting, art, flower pressing blacksmithing, wood carving, needle felting, and of course, “The Car Take Apart,” in which a beat-up Edorado Cadillac will be dismantled. For more info, go to TinkerFest.org. MONTHLY LOW-COST PET VACCINATION AND NAIL TRIMMING takes place on toay from 11AM to 1PM at Jackson County Animal Care & Control, 5595 S. Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, Oregon. The vaccinations are $10 each, CASH ONLY. Vaccinations available for dogs are: Rabies and Distemper/Parvo booster. For Cats: Rabies and Distemper/Rhino/Calici booster. Your pets must be at least 8 weeks old; Pets whom are ill, on antibiotics, in heat, or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. Also, nail trimming is available for $5 per animal by a local pet groomer on-site as CASH ONLY. While you are at the shelter, dog licenses are also available for purchase by cash, credit card, or check, with rabies certification. Call the shelter at 541-774-6654 for additional information. Sunday, May 17 Sadly, the Soviet Union boycotted the Olympic Games in L.A. on this day in 1984. Their excuse was flimsy, but they were just mad that we did the same thing to them in 1980. The big babies. Music at St. Mark’s (5th and Oakdale in Medford) will featured the Fong-Rands-Stubson Trio in concert today at 3pm. A reception to greet the artists will follow. Call 541-831-0977 for details. The event is free to the public. Thursday, May 21 Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a U.S. patent for blue jeans on this day in 1873. I wonder what they would have thought of jeans with pre-ripped tears in them? The world-famous Boatnik Festival will take place in Grants Pass this weekend, and the fun kicks off tonight with the opening of the Carnival in Riverside Park. It continues through Memorial Day weekend with boat races on the river, a Saturday morning parade through downtown Grants Pass, a men’s fast pitch tournament, an ice cream giveaway for children 12 and under, and fireworks on Friday and Saturday in Riverside Park. Thursday, May 28 John Muir organized the Sierra Club on this day in 1892, making sure that Starbucks stays out of our national forests. The Central Point Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo will take place today at the Expo May 28-30, starting at 7pm each night. The event draws top-ranked competitors in seven standard events. The Craterian Theater will begin a new concert series, “The Craterian Music Hall,” tonight with “Night Train to Memphis,” featuring the music of Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and others, and performed by a great cast of local musicians. For tickets call 541-779-3000. Friday, May 29 The Republic of Prekmurje was founded on this day in 1919. I thought I knew geography, but I had to look this one up. Turns out it was a short-lived republic after World War I encompassing parts of Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon will open with their Spring Concert Series tonight at 7:30 at SOU’s Music Recital Hall. The featured soloist will be Medford clarinetist Hengjian (Jerry) Su, 2015 Concerto Competition winner. The Symphony is dedicated to providing young musicians with opportunities to expand their knowledge of classical music by learning and performing challenging repertoire. A concert will also be presented on Saturday, May 30, at 7:30pm at the Performing Arts Center in Grants Pass, and on Sunday, May 31, at 3pm at the Craterian Theater in Medford. Call 541-8588859 for tickets or go to ysso.org. Saturday, May 30 The annual Southern Oregon Grape Fair will be held in downtown Talent today from 10am to 5pm. This “celebration of community, rich agriculture and the arts will feature music, dancing, arts, entertainment, fabulous food and beverages, as well (Continued on page 18) Around Town May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 17 “The Craterian Music Hall” debuts May 28-30 with “Night Train to Memphis” C raterian Performances announces the launch of its new concert series, The Craterian Music Hall. Under the direction of Craterian Executive Director, Stephen McCandless, and the program’s Artistic Director, Doug Warner, the series will offer themed music concerts in a theatrical setting, and star some of the region’s best professional musicians. Taking full advantage of the Craterian’s superior acoustics, sound system and production resources, the Craterian Music Hall will use Next Stage Repertory Company’s highly successful January 2015 production of “Like A Rolling Stone: An Original Musical Tribute to Bob Dylan” as the model for the new series. “We wanted to take full advantage of Doug’s creative talents as a musician and theater artist, and give some of the local musicians a chance to perform in a bigger room,” McCandless said. “We have fantastic production talent and facilities here at the Craterian, and we love to find ways to put them to use for the community. When I sat in the house and watched our Dylan show, it was obvious that Doug had found a winning formula and that we needed to do more with it. The Music Hall will offer something fresh and unique to the community and give us the chance to showcase some of the region’s best musicians in an original program.” Craterian Performances launches the Music Hall series with “Night Train to Memphis” featuring music from the Golden Age of Soul, Blues and Rock and Roll, and from such legends as Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Robert Johnson, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters and Etta James. Performances are set for 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, May 28-30. The show will be a celebration of Americana music from the Mississippi Delta to Memphis, where many great records and hits were originally recorded, including “Hold On I’m Comin’,” “Little Queenie,” “Hoochie Coochie Man,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Chain of Fools,” “Respect” and “Got My Mojo Workin’.” The Music Hall’s “Night Train to Memphis” band will include some performers from the Dylan tribute show as well as other regional favorites: Doug Warner, guitar/vocals; Greg Frederick, bass; Don Harriss, keyboards/ arranger; Bret Levick, guitar/vocals; Dirk Price, lead guitar; David Bolen, drums; and Bishop Mayfield, Lisa Yriate and Jade Chavis Watt, vocals. In addition, a special guest appearance by Clint Ingbretson is planned. Many of the musicians in the band have toured with some of the top musical talents in the world. It is anticipated that the series will offer three programs in the Craterian’s upcoming 2015-2016 season, to be announced by the end of May. Tickets to Night Train to Memphis are $24 for adults, $10 for youth (018) and will go on sale March 18 at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett Street, Medford, by phone: 541-779-3000, or online at www.craterian.org. Smokey’s Stoves & Barbecues WOOD, GAS, OIL & PELLET STOVES Chimney Sweep Since 1976 SALES ARE ON! Regency Wood & Gas Stoves FULL SERVICE • BONDED • LIC #20910 926 SE 6th • Grants Pass • 476-2174 1838 Delta Waters • Medford • 734-0044 www.SmokeysStoves.com Tax Credit Available! Page 18 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 as vendors of all types.” It will kick off with a Bike Chata Memorial Race in memory of Jozef Slowikowski, who was a prominent member of the biking community in Talent. For more information, you can find them on Facebook. The 24th Annual Dog Walk to benefit Dogs for the Deaf will be held today from 9am to 2pm at the Jacksonville Elementary School. There will be a dog costume contest, raffle and prizes, live entertainment and more. For information, please call 541-826-9220. Hanley Farm invites you to attend the Children’s Heritage Fair May 30, an event the entire family will enjoy. So many activities to participate in - Butter Churning! Candle Making! Vegetable Garden Exploration! Pinch Clay Pots! Milking Station! Food is available all day, so take some time to relax by the pasture and enjoy the Heritage breed animals, including lambs, sheep, goats, llamas. Then continue the day – join in hands-on homesteading crafts, tour the gardens, or attend the Oregon Trail Presentation. A great day you won’t want to miss, Saturday, May 30, 11am-4pm; Admission: $4; Children under 2, free. Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, 541-773-6536 FOTAS WAGGIN’ TAKES USED BOOK SALE is today from 12 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 31st from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Help shelter animals and support the work of Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) when you purchase your “good reading” books at the Waggin’ Tales Used Book Sale. Fill a bag with used books for just $5 or buy books individually (and there are hundreds of books available in numerous genres). Send your event info to: Medford@SneakPre.com Reptile Guyz May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 19 by Alec Dickinson South Pacific Highway in Medford is not the kind of place you might expect to find some of the biggest carnivorous reptiles on the planet, but for those who gathered for a recent event at Reptile Guyz, that is exactly what happened. About forty people turned out in inclement weather to see snakes, turtles, frogs, lizards and even alligators at the South Medford reptile shop. A line of a dozen or so children grappled with an albino reticulated python while owner Kyle Adams held a snapping turtle doing its best to bite off his fingers as he talked to the crowd. Adams says he understands the fascination with reptiles: the cold-blooded predators have been part of his life since he was a child in Vancouver, Washington. “When we were growing up, some of us lived in apartments or small houses, so not everyone could own a dog or a cat. So my mom was always okay with me having a pet lizard. And plus when you’re a kid, there’s always creepy crawly things around everything and you are just kind of drawn to it. At least I was. So I would bring this stuff home.” Adams wasn’t alone in his fascination: Reptile Guyz co-owner Daniel Prince has been his best friend since childhood and the two attended their first reptile show together when Open Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm 924 Chevy Way • Medford • 541-776-7729 Riley Gaston pictured with a reticulated python they were still in elementary school. Adams says the first reptiles he owned were a pair of garter snakes he captured. The pair bred, launching him into the world of reptile breeding the moment he had learned to care for them. It didn’t take long before he moved on to a green iguana named Max. “You buy them at your every-day pet store and there’s like forty of them crawling around in a tank and you have no idea that it’s going to be like (Continued on page 20) C M Y CM MY CY CMY K June 12th to June 20th MedfordBeerWeek.com Sneak Preview Ad May 2015 BW.ai 1 4/16/2015 12:21:03 PM Page 20 — The Sneak Preview — May 2015 Reveal your inner beauty... At our Spring Fling with Abby Coats, PA-C Thursday, May 7th Doors open at 5:00pm, Seminar at 6:00pm. Space is limited to the first 80 people. ~ Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres ~ Botox and Filler demonstrations ~ Gift Bags ~ FREE Visia Skin Analysis ~ Drawings ~ 20% off all services scheduled at seminar ~ Local Merchants ~ 20% off all skin care products and make-up (while supplies last) six feet long.” Adams says as he grew more knowledgeable about reptiles, he discovered his naiveté wasn’t unique. He began rescuing reptiles from around the Portland/Vancouver area. He was surprised how many people purchased reptiles without understanding the level of commitment the creatures require. “People get them and think they’re just a throw-away pet they will have for a few years. But they have pretty long lives. About twice the lifespan of a dog or a cat.” He says most lizards and snakes live, on average, about thirty years, but tortoises and turtles can live over a hundred years. Though not as longlived as tortoises, he says one of the pets he discovers in most dire need of rescue are American alligators. Among the menagerie on display at the reptile event are two of the creatures. One, only a couple of years old, fits nicely into a plastic tote. The other, a thirteen-year-old rescue animal from the Portland area, would scarcely fit into a large bathtub. Adams and Prince rescued the animal in 2004 from a couple who had bought it at a pet store. “At a foot, it was aggressive. At two feet, it was scary, so Daniel and I rescued him and we’ve had him ever since. They live upward of sixty years and are quite aggressive. They just don’t make good pets. They’re animals that should be in the wild.” Since rescuing their first alligator, it has become illegal to possess them in Oregon. Adams and Prince, however, are permitted to possess nearly every type of reptile due to educational programs they run. “I rescue from everyone. People who have a pet snake that gets too big, or someone who has a lizard they can’t take care of anymore. Or someone who has an alligator since the 2007 ban and now it’s getting too big and out of control. I mean, not every reptile is some big dangerous violent animal, you know? People just lose interest. Not every animal is one that can’t be kept.” Adams has worked with a who’swho list of reptile keepers on the west coast in addition to working with the Portland Zoo. He says much of the work he does involves children. “We do a lot of shows at elementary schools, America’s Best Kids, I do a lot of birthday parties, and I’ve done some family reunions, some special event picnics. We tend to do a lot of birthday parties, honestly. I mean, every little kid wants to have a dinosaur at their birthday, so you know the next best thing is a big alligator, a big snake, tortoises.” Adams also rescues from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, which is frequently forced to euthanize invasive turtle species. He says the introduction of popular domestic species, such as the red-eared slider, have pushed native species like the western pond turtle out of traditional habitat. He says he works to find homes out of state for invasive species. Adams says it’s not only invasive species that stress native turtle populations though. He notes that the filling and developing of wetlands is the most significant threat to Oregon’s native turtles. He says recent regulations requiring bio swales at least create oasis for breeding reptiles. He notes that the Portland Zoo also has breeding colonies of threatened native turtles that help buffer the wild populations from habitat loss. T h o u g h conservation is part of his work, Adams says the draw to reptiles is, in part, due to their misunderstood nature. He says he tends to root for the underdog, and many people are repulsed by reptiles. For him, though, there is also a primordial fascination. “It’s amazing that there were these giant reptile or birdlike animals roaming the earth, and now through evolution or adaptation, whatever you want to call it, we have these amazing lizards and snakes and geckos and turtles. And they are different from any other type of animal. And they Reptile Guys co-owner Kyle Adams...yes, that’s a live cobra! are kind of edgy, too. They’re not something you’re years. Adams says after his son, now going to go into someone’s house and seven, was born, he committed himself say ‘Hey, my sister has that same to making his passion his career. dog!’ No, I mean, how many people do “Was I going to work a nine to five you know that have a cobra in their and hate my life and hate my job, or house?” am I going to do something different Adams and Prince opened Reptile and something that I love? And I Guyz about fifteen months ago after followed my passion of keeping and relocating from Vancouver, where breeding reptiles.” Adams had owned a shop for several For more information on Reptile Guys, please call (541) 245-2794. May 2015 — The Sneak Preview — Page 21 Open Mother’s Day at 1pm Join us for a special menu! Every mother will receive a complimentary flower! 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