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April 2007
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Capturing the Moment: The Life of a Photojournalist
By Editor & roguewriter
Cyril Maitland has a knack for capturing things others don’t notice. Take for instance, Winston Churchill’s funeral in 1965. He
perched on a window ledge opposite a store window displaying a giant portrait of Churchill’s head. The crowd gathered on the
sidewalk to watch the funeral. As the cortege passed, he snapped his picture showing Churchill among the crowd watching his
own funeral. The following day this picture was one of the most unique of the thousands of funeral pictures taken.
The funeral photo is just one of hundreds of examples from Cyril’s life as a photojournalist. Time and time again, he got
the shots that were out of the norm, that focused on aspects
of his subjects that others seemed to miss or simply did not
see. Throughout the 60’s and 70’s and 80’s, his photos were
printed in publications all around the world, from the teeniebopper magazine Fabulous to the still popular Newsweek.
Somehow he always seemed to walk away with the shot
that captured the moment, and he admits he spent a fair
amount of time worrying that he would be found out, that
people would discover that luck was really the secret to his
success. Not until much later in life would Cyril resolve this concern.
Originally inspired by poet Robert Burns, Cyril knew since the age of 12 that he wanted to live the Bohemian lifestyle of
an artist. He took his first job at the Scottish Daily Express as
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a copyboy. Upon smelling the fresh ink of the papers and
seeing the lives of reporters and photographers, he was
hooked. This was the life he wanted.
His first assignment sent him to the scene of a “smash
and grab” store burglary, only this time it was a “grab and
smash.” The burglars expertly picked the store door and
proceeded to rob the cash register. Upon discovering
no cash and in a fit of rage, they threw the cash register
through the store window out onto the sidewalk. Cyril
spotted a unique angle and carefully positioned the camera
to capture the cash register boldly in the foreground with
the smashed store window in the background. The photo
told the whole story, and his paper published it as the front
page…a huge success for young Cyril Maitland.
By the 1960s, he had relocated to London to work
for
the London Daily Mirror, then the world’s largest
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publication with a distribution of over 5 million papers per
day. While there, he received a series of assignments that
launched him into the pantheon of photojournalists. His
first big assignment was to travel with Princess Alexandria
throughout Asia. Eventually, however, his work grew to be
synonymous with Rock and Roll.
Cyril left London after some time with the Daily Mirror
and brought his talent to Los Angeles. He joined forces
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with the Beatles’ former publicist, Derek Taylor, at Derek’s
new agency. Derek brought in the stars and Cyril shot the
photos that appeared around the world. From The Mamas
and the Papas to The Beach Boys and The Monkees, you
name the rock star and chances are Cyril took their picture.
Through a series of encounters, Cyril started to take
photos for TV Guide. This gave him access to most of the top
names in movie and television. His editor encouraged him
to “shoot as much film as he could eat” — a huge change
from the days of a two plate limit. Even with film restrictions
lifted, and the option of taking hundreds of photos, Cyril
still got the shot within just a few clips. This frustrated his
photo editor, who wanted to choose from hundreds of
pictures, and also perplexed Cyril.
Years later as a painter, Cyril had an epiphany that put
his finger on the magic. It wasn’t luck, but rather his ability
to make people feel at ease that allowed him to discover
the most interesting angle, the angle that would intrigue,
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reveal and even shock the audience. It was all about
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paying attention and surrendering to the experience of the
moment. Not all shots he took made sense until after they
were taken, but he always paid attention.
Cyril Maitland now paints from his
Ashland home and is full of amazing
stories. And, he’s available to you
every Saturday and Sunday, where
he participates in the Lithia Artisans
Market. Go pay him a visit and ask
about one of his adventures.
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Highlights of this Issue
LocalsGuide
Your Town Was Never So Interesting!
Editor / Publisher
Shields Bialasik
Associate Editor
Kyle Stich
Design & Production
Gwen Speicher
Mission Statement:
Create positive engagement
with our audience.
Cover Photo:
B.Sterling at Silly Rabbit Chocolate Co.
Photoshoot plans above. This was the
highlight of the month!
Special Thanks To:
Luke Noffke, Jamie, Gwen Speicher, Kyle
and Renee Stich, Luke Fraizer, Paige Tattershall, and all the contributing poets.
This Issue Dedicated To:
The public librarians who will be sorely
missed. May a resolution be found quickly
and you return soon.
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Welcome to the April issue of LocalsGuide. Our monthly
publication is direct mailed every month to 12,500 Ashland
homes and businesses with another 4,000 copies placed in
stands across Talent, Phoenix and Jacksonville. Our mission is to
create positive engagement with our audience by reporting truly
interesting stories, photos, interviews and reviews.
This was a great month for us as we captured some
excellent, rare and EXCLUSIVE stories! It is a demonstration of LocalsGuide gaining ACCESS to stories otherwise
restricted to or untold by traditional media.
In our last issue, we half-heartedly joked about someone coming back from Hollywood after visiting Branjelina. In this issue, we feature Cyril Maitland, a veteran
Hollywood photojournalist now living in Ashland. We
also met with Dutch Bros for the inside story on their
limousine and did a chocolate-covered photo shoot
with rock star chocolatier B. Sterling and his bunnies.
You have something intriguing to share and we know
you are out there. Our attention is on you, Southern
Oregon.
Driving your purple Lamborghini, hunting for Bigfoot,
painting murals, ice skating in Holland, staying up all
night writing your book, playing music at the pub,
drinking coffee in the park.
You are the mystery that keeps us all in wonder and
holds our attention.
Our promise to you is this:
Kick back and enjoy the issue!
Shields Bialasik - Editor
LocalsGuide
We asked for them, and we got
them. Out of the many terrific
entries, we managed to narrow
down our list of favorites to these
top four poems.
To the Hunter
I am a fox
I follow the wind
to the forest
the rain
to the dark ocean
the sun
to the desert
I am small and wild
with wary eyes
as I watch your world
Put on your gloves
mount your horse
and follow me
Oh hunter of the fox
but beware
For I am silver
in the moonlight
red
at sunset
brown
at dusk and
white
in snow
“Fox fox
come closer
I want to touch your fur”
Your words
fall into the fire
breaking the silence
our eyes meet and in a moment
I will be yours
perhaps
craftiness
is my nature
sir
you can leave now
or
continue the chase
either way
you will never
forget me
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interesting each month. We won’t waste your time with
the same old, same old. We seek and reward excellence,
from the smallest of the small to the biggest of the big.
It all counts to us.
Poetry Contest
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Your Valley Never Tasted So Good!
The Rogue valley is host to a large variety of all sorts of interesting foods and flavors. But, how can you
find them all? We are now on the hunt to capture just exactly what reflects the local palate. Then, we’ll
publish those findings in the Rogue Valley’s most in-depth and interesting guide to local eateries: the
2007 LocalsGuide Restaurant & Food Review.
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Trust us; the Rogue Valley never tasted so good!
Discussion and appreciation of food has always helped to define and create a community. The San
Francisco Chronicle has discussed New’s Sammys Cowboy Bistro as potentially one of the best restaurants in the entire country.
We would like to know what you, the local, thinks. From the spicy fries at Happy Falafel to the ribs
at the Back Porch BBQ. How can locals find the best places to eat? Often times we hear through our
friends and neighbors about the great places they went to eat. Did you take their advice? Was it really
as good as they made it sound? What did you discover?
LocalsGuide is will make finding new, unusual and delectable food in the Rogue Valley even easier
with our new guide!
The guide will review and provide coverage of the most favored local eateries and serve as an essential
tool for the community and tourists alike.
It will also assist restaurant owners by providing positive feedback and accolades for their excellence.
(Find out how you can participate on page 23.)
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Poetry Continued from Page 4
’Tis a Stranger on the Shore
Mountain Lady
Folds of her velvet green dress
drapes over our Ashland hills.
A garland of white puffy clouds
bejewels our lady on her breastbone.
High above the misty necklace,
a rim of spring snow touches the sky.
Our lady is resplendently dressed for a
fine spring day.
—by Sarah L. Cornett-Hagen at Still Point
In a moment with unexpected ease
To spy a stranger on the shore
A burst of excitement to unfold
There was a bursting of energy
Till the morning’s light
Allowing a form to unfold
A course was I about to take
When this stranger beckoned me
With a plea
With the tide rising there were
Whispers of unknown mysteries
That echoed far into the night
Then, before my eyes, she was swept
out to sea
Can it be? I went back to look, to see
Should I plead with thee?
I looked upon her face
Yet she had no trace, though well
formed
She was void of space, you see
When there arose such a force
I was swept off my feet, tossed about
Struggling, never to be free
So I set myself to flee
When awakened to find a stranger
no more
Only the sounds of the mighty
ocean roar
With foam all about
She stood firm
As if in the sands of time
The moon’s light cast a shadow of
familiarity
And yet I knew her not
Nor her unknown plight
A calmness rose from underneath
And I found myself
Upon my feet
—by Susan Tufts, Jacksonville
Clouding Afternoon Meditation
The smallest
Airplane
Scrapes the tallest
Peak, and
Keeps on
Rising.
—by Kent Clair Chamberlain, Ashland
Restaurant Review by Garden Girl
Fabulous Pan-Asian: A Visit to Bambu
one is greeted upon entering with a classy and
relaxing setting. Bambu features an exhibition bar
on the left where you can watch the chefs busily
preparing meals. Small intimate tables
and booths fill the restaurant on the
right.
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y parents were “foodies”
before the word even existed.
My family always delighted in
eating out. I grew up in the Bay
Area and was fortunate to eat food from all over
Asia. Every weekend, we went out to try a new
restaurant. We would eat Thai, Cambodian, Japanese
and Vietnamese meals frequently. American cuisine
was considered secondary. We sought and revered
the flavors of lemongrass, chili, curry, garlic, soy and
many other sweet/salty/tangy/spicy flavors of the
east.
Since moving to the Rogue Valley ten years ago, I
have been searching to replace those tastes of my
youth. A few restaurants have sufficed but Bambu
has been the best. Unassuming from the exterior,
Bambu offers a wide selection of food
from all around Asia. There are many
choices of delicious appetizers, salads,
soups, and entrées. My husband and
I visited Bambu on
a Friday night, and
although there was a
full house, we found
the servers prompt and
attentive.
peppers and coconut curry and sprinkled with
chopped macadamia nuts. This is offered with either
a mild yellow or a spicier red curry. This, too, was
appetizing though, he admitted, a bit sweet for his
taste. Both our meals were nicely complemented
with steamed rice, and the portions were ample.
Other dishes of interest included Sesame and
Macadamia Encrusted Fresh Mahi, Pahd Thai, and
Shanghai Baby Back Ribs served with bok choy and
crispy potatoes.
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Our meal began with
Lemongrass Soup. The
soup was zesty and well seasoned
with fragrant lemongrass and spiced
with chili oil. Our main entrées
followed. I had Shrimp with Green
Beans, a Vietnamese style curry made
with peanuts and coconut milk. The
sauce was both rich and complex.
The green beans were tender and the
shrimp was succulent.
My husband ordered the Shrimp
Curry. This is a Thai-inspired dish
simmered with pineapple, bell
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Local Events — April 2007
Events@LocalsGuide.com Please reserve your calendar ad space early!
Sunday April 1
Science Works new exhibit — 2:00pm | ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum |
1500 E.Main St., Ashland | 482-6767 | www.scienceworksmuseum.org — As part of it’s
newest exhibit, “Noise,” ScienceWorks presents “t²,” which explores the endless frontiers of
sonic space, freely going where the sound and rhythm leads. Internationally known percussionist, Terry Longshore joins electronic percussionist Barton’s with a wide variety of electronic synthesizers and the Japanese shakuhachi flute.
Wednesdays April 4–25
Crucial Vibes — 10:00pm–2:00am | Tabu | 76 N Pioneer St., Ashland | FREE — NI and DJ
Aria: the epicenter of Ashland’s bass-quaking soul-shaking vibrations. Elemental dub, hip-hop,
funk, tribal and world music. Positive...Conscious...Crucial. Snacks and deals until midnight.
Gallery Workshops
Children’s Art
Call 488-5698
For more info or to register
Friday April 6
Reggae Dance Party — 8:00pm |
Historic Ashland Armory | 208 Oak St,
Ashland | $25 — Renegade Productions
presents their all-ages Reggae Dance Party,
featuring “the tallest mouse in the world,”
Eek-A-Mouse. Prezident Brown & B Foundation round out this night of pure dance fun.
www.renegadeshows.com | 530-583-2801
Friday April 6
Empty Bowls Project — 5:00–7:00pm | Thorndike Gallery (SOU Campus) |
1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland | 482-9677 | Sjones@sou.edu—The Ashland Empty Bowls
Project will hold its 8th annual event at Southern Oregon University’s Thorndike Gallery. The
handmade ceramic bowls have been donated by members of Clayfolk, SOU students and
local pottery classes. Last year the Empty Bowls Project raised $5,000 to donate to ACCESS
Food Share, Ashland Emergency Food Bank, ICCA, a nd Uncle Food’s Diner.
For ages 5–10 years old. Contact the gallery for specifics on each class.
Thursday–Monday Beginning Oil Painting
Ashland | Call for ticket info 488-3823 | www.ashlandfilm.org — “Over 90 documentary, feature and short films will be included in the 2007 ashland independent film festival and four were nominated for Academy Awards this year.”
An entry-level introduction to oil painting.
Sunday Mornings | 9:30–11:30am
May Session: May 6, 13 & 20 | $80/course (supplies are separate,
or kits are available for $55)
Intermediate Oil Painting
For students with a basic understanding of oil painting who would
like to further their abilities.
Thursday Evenings | 6:00–8:00pm
May Session: May 3, 10, 17 & 24 | $125/course (supplies separate,
or kits are available for $55)
Instructor—Denise Baxter • Ashland Artisan Gallery
163 East Main Street • Downtown in Ashland
April 12–16
Sunday Mornings | 10:00–11:30am
April Session: April 8, 15 & 22 | $60/course (plus $15 supplies)
June Session: June 3, 10, 17 & 24 | $80/course (plus $15 supplies)
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Ashland Independent Film Festival — Locations vary throughout
Thursday April 12
Deer Drink the Moon: Poems of Oregon — 7:30pm | Bloomsbury Books,
290 East Main St., Ashland | 488-0029 | FREE — An elegant collection of poetry by many of
Oregon’s distinguished poets. The night will feature local poets Jonah Bornstein, Steve Dieffenbacher, Patricia Wixon and Vince Wixon reading their poems from the collection that highlights
the Klamath Mountain region.
Charlie Louvin — 8:00pm | Mobius | 281 4th St, Ashland | $18 students | $20 general
Local Events—April 2007
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Please reserve your calendar ad space early!
Friday April 13
Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum — 8:00pm | Unitar-
ian Center | 4th and C St, Ashland | www.stclairevents.com |
535-3562 | $20 advance | $22 at door | $10 for teens 12-17 |
Free under 12 with a paying adult — Grammy winners Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum in concert, playing bluegrass, folk
and country.
Tony Furtado — 9:00pm | Mobius | 281 4th St, Ashland |
$12 advance & students | $14 door
Saturday April 14
Pear Blossom — Downtown Medford | Pear Blossom
Parade and Events info: www.pearblossomparade.org |
734-PEAR | Pear Blossom Run: www.pearblossomrun.com
772-6293 — Come to the 54th Annual Pear Blossom Parade,
where this year’s theme is “Famous Pairs.” Events include the
Pear Blossom Run (starts at 7:00am) and the Pear Blossom
Parade (starts at 11:00am).
STEP IT UP: Creating Solutions to Climate
Change — 12:00–2:00pm | Ashland Plaza, Ashland |
Lesley: 488-5789 | lesley@kswild.org | Brenda: 301-8926 |
www.stepitup2007.org — Music, art displays, speakers, information and a community art project aimed for Oregon’s
Congressional delegation asking them to STEP IT UP and
support legislation to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2050.
We invite you to submit art on the theme: “Art in Action: Creating Solutions to Climate Change.”
Sunday–Saturday April 15-21
National Library Week — www.ala.org/ala/pio/
natlibraryweek/nlw.htm — National Library Week is a time
to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries, librarians and library workers and to promote library use and support. Also celebrated during the week are National Library
Workers Day and Support Teen Literature Day.
Tuesday Saturday April 21
Earth Day: Be The Change — 1:00–4:00pm |
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum | 1500 E. Main St,
Ashland | FREE | 488-6606 | RogueValleyEarthDay.net
This all-ages celebration will feature over 70 sustainable living exhibits, dozens of children’s activities, live entertainment
and eco-friendly edibles. Ride the free RVTD shuttle from
park-and-ride locations in Medford, Talent and Ashland.
Saturday April 21
Omar Faruk Tekbilek — 8:00pm | Mobius | 281 4th St,
Ashland | $18 student/advance | $22 door
On Being Jeffersonian — 10:00am | Case Coffee Co. |
1255 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland | kyle@roguewriting.com |
821-9388 — Join roguewriter of LocalsGuide to help launch
the creation of a new collaborative book that explores what
it means to be a citizen of the State of Jefferson. Bring your
“double-crossed” colors and lots of ideas, as we attempt to
capture the unique flavor of our mythical state.
Thursdays–Sundays March 22–April 26
“To Kill A Mockingbird” — Oregon Stage Works |
191 A St., Ashland | $17 adults | $10 students | 482-2334 |
www.oregonstageworks.org | info@oregonstageworks.org
Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize Winner brought to the stage in this
classic story of one principled man’s stand against ignorance
and prejudice as seen through the eyes of his young daughter.
Wednesday April 25
Historic Ashland Armory | 208 Oak St, Ashland | $17 advance |
$20 door — Come for a night of bluegrass jam bands extraordinaires. Slated to appear at this year’s Bonnaroo, Railroad Earth
exudes high energy jams sure to keep your feet moving. Canadian new-bluegrass band, The Duhks, return to the Valley with
their bluesy tunes.
Friday–Sunday April 20–22
2007 Mountain Stars Quilt Show: Sew Crazy
10:00am–4:00pm | Medford Armory | 1701 S. Pacific Hwy,
Medford | www.mountainstarsquiltersguild.org | 821-6016 |
$5 per day | $3 for Seniors on Friday Only — Over 250 quilted
creations, vendors, demonstrations, trunk shows, lectures, silent
auction, door prizes and more! Pins & Needles consignment
boutique, Mt. Stars Opportunity Quilt and “Bluebirds Over Baltimore” will also be present.
Wishes she could cook like this! Introducing a
new menu of organic, hearty and delicious meals
in the $4 to $6 range. Quiche, biscuits & gravy,
potato pesto pie, breakfast casserole & burrito.
Local Poets Read Their Poetry — 7:30pm |
Bloomsbury Books | 290 East Main St, Ashland | 488-0029 |
FREE — Come listen to poetry by many of the Valley’s local poets, including Darrelle Cavan, Joyce Epstein, Marcy Greene, Robert McDowell, Mitzi Miles-Kubota, Susanne Petermann, Pepper
Trail and Liz Vesecky.
Monday April 30
Victor Wooten — 8:00pm | Mobius | 281 4th St, Ashland |
$20 advance | $25 door | $20 students
April 17
Railroad Earth with The Duhks — 8:00pm |
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Why Does Dutch Bros Have a Limo?
The other day I was at the
Ashland Dutch Bros grabbing a Chai when I learned
from Nick (the barista) that
Dutch Bros of Southern Oregon has its own Limousine. This had to be an
interesting story, so I
set out to find out
why…but first,
a little background.
Dutch Bros
started as a
little coffee
stand in Grants
Pass, Oregon 15
years ago. It was
started by two brothers who claim to have some
degree of Dutch ancestry, though we are not sure
if this has ever been officially confirmed. The name
stuck and the business began to grow.
Essentially, the company has done a really good
job mixing good coffee with fun, fast and friendly
service. Having a good time and a positive attitude
is not only a priority but a way of life.
Ty Sullivan, owner of the 19 Southern Oregon
locations, calls the energy that the business puts
out: “DUTCH LOVE,” probably best described
as the experience of pulling up to a Dutch Bros
at any hour and being greeted with positive,
friendly engagement. When you mix this with
good coffee and prompt service, it sends you
away with a smile.
Bros delivery van and it’s all a joke!
Think about it, they could have just
had a boring white van, but instead,
they did something interesting and
attracted some major attention!
Dutch Bros is growing fast!
With 97 locations, a new
stand opens almost every
week. Dutch Bros is not
just another company
making money
though. It’s a launching pad for opportunity and change.
Employees not only
move up the ranks,
but also have the
possibility of becoming a franchisee. Plus, they get
to meet and connect with positive people on a
daily basis.
Employees are jazzed about
spreading Dutch Love.
Take, for example,
Mikey (The Dutch
Maintenance Man). He
claims to have beaten
In an effort to spread Dutch Love and to build the
brand, the company has made stickers, launched
its own clothing line and teamed up to support
all sorts of community events and fundraisers like
the most recent Buck for Kids Boys and Girls Club.
You might have noticed a white van with black
tinted windows driving around labeled Dutch
Mafia. Don’t be alarmed, this is just the Dutch
his alarm clock for the past ten years
because he is so excited to go to work.
Then there’s John Jewell (a barista in
Central Point), who drew a picture to
prove to another employee
that he could actually
draw; now, it’s in corporate headquarters getting
made into a t-shirt.
Even the Sticker Guy
in Medford has helped
spread Dutch Love by making the company’s 500,000
or so stickers a year.
Yet this is not about
luck. This is a story
about a group of hardworking people who
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Dutch Bros Continued
have committed to each other and promised
to have fun while providing friendly customer
service with a good product. It’s also about
the Southern Oregon community who has
financially supported this business to grow and
creatively express itself.
So why does Dutch Bros have a limo?
Ty said this three times, so I want to make sure
to quote him correctly:
“Our employees work their tails off, and
we wanted to get something for them
as a benefit. We wanted something that
nobody had. We bounced some ideas
around, and then Mikey recommended that
we get a limo. Two weeks later, I called him up
and we got a limousine from Portland. We then
offer this to the employees as a fringe benefit
that they can use for birthdays, weddings,
special events, prom, etc.”
Now this is cool. What a reminder that it’s the
people that count and that you need to take care
of them!
So, I add this aside to everyone in Southern
Oregon:
Dutch Bros is setting a great model for how
business can create positive engagement while
doing something interesting. This company
deserves a big round of applause (and some big
tips for all the baristas).
We look forward to seeing more Dutch Mobiles
cruising around.
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Dutch Creed
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your
peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every
person you meet.
To make all your friends feel there is something in
them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make
your optimism come true.
To think only the best, to work only for the best,
and expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of
others as you are about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to
the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and
give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of
yourself that you have no time to
criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too
noble for anger, too strong for
fear and too happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
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Next time you see a helicopter flying across the
Rogue Valley, take a closer look and see if you
notice a person suspended on a rope about
100 feet below.
We help make
your life easier
This is not part of some new air show, but
members of a Jackson County interagency going out on a potential search and rescue or law
enforcement operation.
Call us at
This Southern Oregon group contains individuals from both law enforcement and fire and rescue agencies. It is part of the effort and coordination of Jackson County Sheriff, Mike Winters,
to pull together a centralized search and rescue
platform otherwise known as CORSAR (California Oregon Regional Search and Rescue).
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Winters, who grew up in Southern Oregon, discussed how this effort has been made possible
by the long term friendships and connections between the agencies, as well as by collaboration with the public aviation
sector: “We work together to find a solution.” And, indeed they do.
One specific aspect of CORSAR involves the use of helicopters for numerous search and rescue efforts, as well as employing a specific technique called “short haul.” The technique basically involves suspending a person, or persons, on a rope
(approximately 100-foot long) below the helicopter for transportation over short distances.
Short hauls were originally developed as a civilian rescue technique by the Swiss in the early 1970s. It has since spread
around the world as an efficient technique for allowing placement of search and rescue teams, law enforcement and
even K9 units into otherwise inaccessible terrain
such as high timber, steep mountain sides, cliffs,
ice-covered or remote swift water, or in areas
surrounded by flood or fire.
At the most recent Short Haul Training on March
10, members of CORSAR teamed up to train in
this special technique. Leading this training in
short haul was Burl Brim, owner and short haul
pilot of Brim Aviation. He has made his private
aviation company available for both short haul
operations, as well as provided ABLE Airborne
Law Enforcement Ship.
The combined efforts of Winters and the interagency groups have been a success in centralizing and coordinating communications and
training. For example, the short haul group has
now grown from a pool of 24 trained and available individuals to 160 short haul respondents.
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Take, for example, last year when three hikers became lost
in the Mount Ashland area. Fortunately, one of them had
a GPS (Global Positioning System) on their cell phone and
called in for help. Within three hours, they were back to
civilization and home for the night. Had the program not
been in place, search and rescue teams would have spent
hours searching the area and would have been lucky to
reach them before the freezing night set in.
In another example, a man became disoriented while
hiking in the Applegate. The helicopter team used a FLIR
(Forward Looking Infrared) device to locate the individual
hidden under a dense forest canopy and were able to get
in for the rescue.
Having a skilled base of individuals ready to respond is a
unique aspect of the CORSAR effort, which makes available
a large array of experience. Brim, for example, has a cumulative time of more than 5,000 hours of helicopter flight.
That breaks down to about 208 days in the air. He would
almost qualify for being a bird at this point; his skill is vital
and available 24/7 to assist those in need.
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Having a centralized base of communications
increases response time and coordinates interagency cooperation. The end result of such efforts is simply invaluable as many lives are often
on the line when such an operation is underway.
It’s easy to forget that once called to action, the
risk factor and expense of search and rescue
workers exponentially increases. So, the quicker and more
coordinated the response, the better the overall results.
Superior Service is
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Guaranteed
Though I think most of us would prefer to be watching from the ground,
it’s good to know that our bases are
covered when needed.
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Real Estate Review
April 2007
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Customer Service Spotlight
Exceeding our clients expectations is
a priority for us and we think it’s
important to recognize others
who share in this belief.
Jason Doss
at Chateaulin Wine Shop
(541) 488-WINE
Thank you for your continued service.
It is definitely appreciated!
Congratulations to Lee Pham
for the opening of
Le Chateau Nail Salon
2345 Ashland Street Unit 201
(541) 488-9449
If you are planning to sell your home or property this year you
might be asking yourself, “Is it better to list it now at the beginning of
the Spring or better to wait until later in the Summer?” Trust us, you are
not alone in this thought.
There are advantages to both and here is what we have seen over
the last several years.
Oftentimes the key to getting top dollar for your property relates to
the simple law of Supply vs. Demand. The two are directly related and
most definitely have an effect on our market.
If you own a property that is unique, has features that will appeal
to many, or is rare such as an oversized lot close to town, the timing of
putting it on the market may not be as critical because it is likely you
will never have more than a few homes to compete with. On the other
hand, if your property’s features are similar to a lot of homes, or if it is
located in a subdivision of many similar properties, your best chances
of getting top dollar is when there is limited comparable inventory to
choose from. With more supply there is typically less demand and as a
result, the price should be adjusted accordingly.
Over the last 12-18 months we have seen the inventory levels rise
significantly, which reinforces the theory that “timing is everything.” In
years past a Buyer had 10 houses to look at in a given price range,
whereas now we have seen as many as 40 or 50 homes to choose
from. For those Sellers who are serious about selling, they must
be willing to price accordingly so their home stands out from the
competition.
Right now the inventory is still fairly low, but we are seeing it begin
to increase little by little. If you are ready to sell you might consider
getting your home on the market. Downtown is seeing more activity,
lots of visitors for Shakespeare, Spring Break, etc. While we know that
nobody’s yard looks as bright and colorful as it may a few more months
down the road, there are still a good number of Buyers who are ready
to purchase.
With the sunshine, bulbs popping and birds chirping year after
year, we have no doubt we will see the number of active listings get
higher and higher.
We anticipate that this year will be another properous year in
real estate for Ashland and the surrounding areas. If you would like
our opinion of the value for your home or property, or to talk more
specifically about your property, please feel free to give us a call.
Happy Easter! --- Rhonda and DeAnna
542 Washington Street Suite 100
Ashland, OR 97520
541-482-1270
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Real Estate Review
1105 Oak Knoll
2285 Highwy 99
This single level home is located in the Oak Knoll
Meadows subdivision and is very nice. Quality
built with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,439 sq. ft. it
has a spacious floor plan with high ceilings, a gas
fireplace in the living room and great views from
the large picture window. The kitchen is open
and inviting and adjoins a recently added 254 sq.
ft. tiled sun room. There is mature landscaping on .15
acres and nice privacy. A Must See!
Level acreage close to town. This is a nice opportunity to live in Ashland on 4.5 acres for less than
$300,000. This property features three ponds you
can enjoy year around as well as a nice creek with
many mature native trees. Situate your homesite
to enjoy the breathtaking mountain views. The utilities to the property, well and septic are in place.
Bring your creativity and ideas to create the ideal home
for you.
Offered at $298,000
Offered at $389,000
567 Scenic Gorgeous updated 1,658 sq. ft.
3363 Henderson Impeccably maintained
townhouse-style condo with great views! This 3
bedroom, 2.5 bath condo has a very nice layout
with lots of natural lighting. The family room has
recessed lighting, high ceilings, a built-in entertainment center and bay window with a seat. The
kitchen and dining area are very spacious, feature
newer red oak floors and open to a private patio. Upstairs features the master suite with large bath,
high ceiling with ceiling fan, walk-in closet and large
picture windows with amazing views of the mountains. There are two additional bedrooms and a shared
bath on this level as well. Large office is located on the
lower level off the garage. This is truly a great home!
2,031 sq. ft. single level E. Medford home with
views of the Table Rocks. Surrounded by other
beautiful homes, this spacious home is sure to
please. Open floor plan includes a great room
with fireplace, informal and formal dining and a
large formal living room. The master suite with
large tub, walk-in closet and double vanities
is separated from the other 2 bedrooms and bath.
Coffered/tray ceilings in Master suite and family
room. Great storage under the house with 7-ft ceilings, plus attic storage. Two-car garage and RV
parking.
Offered at $378,000
Offered at $379,000
385 Granite This property is located on a pri-
1049 Tolman Creek Road Situated off of
vate drive directly across the street from Lithia
Park. It’s very close to the tennis courts and old
fashioned swimming hole and a short distance
from the Plaza. Situated on over a half acre, the
grounds are gorgeous, featuring a water feature
with Koi ponds, a waterfall and stone bridges.
There is expansive decking in the front and back
as well as a gazebo in 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 with a gas fireplace,
alcove sitting area where you can listen to the sounds of the creek and a spa-like bathroom. There is a bright and sunny office on the upper level with lots of windows to take in
the views. In addition, there is bonus space on the lower level perfect for a workshop as
well as a work-out room. The home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 4,468 sq. ft.
Tolman Creek Road on a private flag drive, this
darling single level home is located close to
Bellview school, shopping and the YMCA. It is
newly remodeled, including extensive tile in the
kitchen and master bathroom. This home is very
bright and cheery and has a large bay window in
the master bedroom. The lot is beautifully landscaped with a new deck, fencing, grape vines and rock.
There is brand new carpet as well as fresh paint inside
and out. There is also designated parking in front of
the house. You are sure to love this charming home!
Offered at $338,500
Offered at $999,000
1435 Pacific Lane UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY.
Includes 1435, 1437 and 1437-1/2 Pacific Lane.
Gorgeous park-like setting, tall pine trees, dogwoodand oaks. 3 homes + further development
into a total of 6 lots, each with ADU potential.
Many upgrades throughout the 3 homes. Also
on the property is a 3 car detached garage, a 2car detached garage and an in-ground pool. The
combined square footage in the 3 homes is 2,406 and the monthly rents equal $2,220.
Offered at $630,000
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328 Bridge Street
Enchanting cottagestyle home situated on .15 of an acre in a sweet
area near the college. This 3 bedroom home
features original and new fir floors, new Italian
porcelain tile and lots of charm. Lovely, mature
landscaping in front and back provides lots of
privacy. Raised bed garden areas are filled with
strawberries, perennials, herbs and fruit trees.
Potting shed or potential workshop in back. There is plenty of room for outdoor entertaining on the lawn or deck. You are sure to love this darling home!
Offered at $349,500
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607 N. Mountain This lovely 3 bedroom,
2 bath, 1,524 sq. ft. single-level home is very
open and spacious. Located close to downtown
and hiking trails there are spectacular mountain
views in almost all directions. The living room is
very bright and has a gas fireplace with stone surround. The kitchen is very spacious with plenty of
cabinet space and beautiful stainless appliances.
There is a backyard with patio area perfect for outdoor
entertaining. Enjoy the low maintenance lifestyle in this
lovely home.
Offered at $475,000
3 Hillcrest Darling 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1912 cot-
tage has been lovingly maintained and restored
and sits in a prime location. A stone’s throw from
the theatres, this is delightful. The charm of the
early 1900’s has been maintained with the added
conveniences of today. There is a cozy fireplace
in the living room and an open and sunny kitchen
with formal and informal dining rooms. In addition
there is also a detached studio with sleeping loft, a full
bath and an outdoor sauna and shower. This .20 acre
lot features many mature trees, tremendous privacy
and spectacular views.
Offered at $649,000
900 Windemar This five bedroom, three bath,
4,200 sq. ft. home is in a beautiful setting of over
10 acres with stunning views from almost every
room. Large open rooms offer an array of possibilities such as a home gym, office, game room
or home theatre room. Gorgeous main living area
with high ceilings, beautiful slate faced fireplace
and hardwood floors. Formal and informal dining
areas and a well appointed kitchen with granite countertops and a walk in pantry. The lovely master suite
has a spa like bath with a soaking tub and separate
shower, two closets and a balcony. There is an adjoining great room perfect for a library or sitting area.
Offered at $989,000
Glendale Condos
These beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath condominiums are centrally located and just a few blocks from Southern
Oregon University. They have been tastefully designed and boast many quality features. Amenities
include gorgeous walnut flooring and lush carpet.
The kitchens are bright and spacious and include
butcher block countertops, custom cabinetry and
stainless range-ovens. Four of the condos have single car attached garages and each
offers private and fenced outdoor living space.
Starting at $259,000
Mountain Pines Subdivision Location,
views, privacy and towering pine trees; these
6 extra large homesites have everything. Just
above the University in a small 7 lot development, each lot is unique. Lot 1 is an almost level
corner site. Lot 2 has a charming cottage tucked
into one corner and may remain as a guest
house after building your dream home. Lot 3 has
huge trees and is nestled at 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 builder and get started on your custom home in a spectacular setting.
All lots are priced at $269,900
33 Morse Avenue This home feels like you
are living in a piece of art. This enchanting cottage style home is located close to the library
and downtown and is surrounded by English
gardens designed by a master gardener. An array of different flowers, trees and unique yard
art accent this special property. This jewel of
a home, which is one bedroom and one bath,
is filled with beautiful lighting and views. There are
pecan floors and large picture windows. There is a
detached garage with extra storage. This is a special
home you won’t want to miss.
Offered at $299,800
58–70 North Mountain Gorgeous Brand
new two and three bedroom condominiums
in a great location very close to downtown.
Quality construction and beautiful finish work.
The main level has Bamboo floors and lots of
windows and natural light. Spacious kitchens
feature gorgeous wood cabinetry, slab granite
countertops and nice appliances. All bedrooms
are spacious and the master suites have walk-in
closets. There are small fenced-in patios, enclosed
roof decks or balconies to enjoy the great view and
two-car attached garages. These condos also feature
solar water heaters for additional energy conservation.
Prices start at $324,000
2367 Abbott This newer 1,367 sq. ft. town-
home is situated in a great neighborhood close
to the YMCA. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths.
The kitchen is very open with plenty of cabinet
space. The informal dining room opens to the
back patio and overlooks the open space. The
family room is cozy with a large picture window
and lots of natural lighting. Upstairs features the
master bedroom and a large bath plus two additional bedrooms and a separate bath.
There are open spaces and views of the mountains that surround this lovely home.
Offered at $299,000
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Rhonda and DeAnna’s Real Estate Review
This is a list of all the homes in Ashland that were SOLD during the month of February 2007. We hope you find 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 property we are happy to prepare one for you.
Properties Sold
Address
Bed
Bath
Year Built
Sq. Feet
DOM
List Price
Sold Price
$/Sq. Ft.
371 Glenn Street
2
2
1980
988
202
$198,800
$195,000
$197
448 C Street
2
2
1978
850
151
$245,000
$235,000
$276
288 Patterson Street
2
1
1950
912
8
$259,900
$275,000
$302
910 Glendale
3
2
1959
1184
19
$297,000
$297,000
$255
750 N. Laurel Street
3
2
1978
1195
9
$299,000
$299,000
$250
879 Clay Street
2
1
1958
891
101
$379,000
$300,000
$337
135 Brooks Lane
3
3
1999
1832
2
$328,500
$325,000
$177
945 Jacquelyn Street
3
2
1997
1440
100
$359,000
$355,000
$247
2255 Ranch Road
3
2
1975
1661
182
$414,500
$390,000
$235
804 Acorn Circle
2
2
1970
1368
132
$415,000
$398,500
$291
1516 Oregon Street
3
2
1954
1956
187
$462,500
$456,000
$233
183 Gresham Street
3
2
1889
2036
184
$525,000
$505,000
$248
248 Orange Street
3
2
1912
1898
110
$515,000
$515,000
$271
604 Taylor Street
4
3
1962
2375
14
$549,900
$549,900
$232
50 Pine Street
3
3
1998
2200
9
$649,000
$652,000
$296
500 W. Nevada Street
4
3
2005
2600
198
$699,900
$670,000
$258
1464 Oregon
3
3
1998
2718
259
$699,000
$676,000
$249
1020 Walker Avenue
3
3
1991
2500
56
$749,000
$736,000
$294
660 B Street
5
2
1915
2587
6
$749,000
$749,000
$290
101 Orange Avenue
Total Listings
3
3
1849
2357
120
$839,000
Average
$800,000
Average
$339
Average
$481,650
$468,920
$264
20
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 February 28, 2007.
542 Washington Street Suite 100
Ashland, OR 97520
541-482-1270
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LocalsGuide | April 2007 | Your Town Was Never So Interesting!
www.GoAshland.com
Go Ask Alice
Dear Alice,
Dear Crazy,
I can’t tell if I’m in love or obsessed.
I’m constantly thinking about this
new guy in my life, and I mean
constantly. My coworkers have
caught me staring into space
countless times with, what they
laughingly call, a stupid look on
my face. Of course, I blush every
time they mention it. One day, my
friend/coworker told everyone to
leave me alone, that I’m in “love.”
Another coworker laughed and
said I wasn’t in love, that I was
obsessed. I don’t know who’s
right. How can I tell the difference
between love and obsession, Alice?
Sometimes it’s a fine line between
obsession and love. I guess it
depends on mutuality. When you
say a new guy, are you dating,
interacting, seeking each other
out? If you answer “yes” to any of
these questions, my guess is that
you’re feeling the stirrings of love.
Obsession in my opinion is one
sided, and a bit irrational. Though
once the love bug has bit, it can
seem like your new person is ALL
that you can think about. Not to
worry, if the love is meant to be,
the intensity will subside with
time as you learn to meld into one
another’s lives. Enjoy the feeling!
Love is always a good thing.
Sincerely,
Crazy About Him
All the Best,
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of the bad stuff, find out all the wonderful things about me. Seeking crazy,
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Garage Sale-ing, Away! by Trevor Hagstrom
As the weather becomes hospitable enough to produce several breeds of parasitic insect
problems, it also welcomes
yard sale season. As if Ashland
didn’t have enough reasons to
go exploring, now a stroll or drive
about town can become a treasure
hunt. Every town has garage sales, and
even for its size, Ashland’s thrift scene
is somewhat lacking, but Ashland
makes up for just one Goodwill with
its friendliness and abundance of spring
and summer sales.
A town that is comprised of so many students will
have sales abound during the end of the school
year to make room for the college turnover. As
you go browsing, don’t sell student sales short.
Although the stereotypical student’s wares won’t
be as valuable or as gently used, they have the
market for cool stuff cornered. Students tend to
be rasher and less prone to clutter-bug prudence.
College kids are at that magical age when they are
young enough to still get fun Christmas presents
from their parents, but are old enough to sell them
in haste when a more important urge strikes them
(use your imagination). Also, when the school
bookstore doesn’t buy back books, students will
peddle just barely obsolete, but still plenty educational, editions for mere change.
Sales from the yards of Ashland’s older set can
be worth a stop, too. A sure stop for one-of-akind kitchenware, linens and the occasional great
record, senior sales are like a museum for sale.
Sometimes thoughtful sales-residents will sticker
price everything for your shopping convenience.
The downside is that these sales tend to be a
little more expensive, but sometimes haggling
will work, and when it doesn’t, you can try to
trade with the old-timers for helping them move
something. I once snagged a hunting knife for five
minutes of my muscle.
From fledging gypsy babies selling nickel lemonades to old buzzards finally loosening their talonhold over a four-generation pitcher from which to
pour it, sales like these are a free way to enjoy the
small town charm we pay for with our exorbitant
real estate prices. No matter what the age, every
seller has a story that’s worth your time even if the
goods aren’t. Perhaps, the secret to Ashland’s great
sales are the many travelers who, while they can’t
stay here for too long,
always find themselves
pulled back into our
green valley with goods
from many orients.
Now carrying
wedding
invitations
for that
personal touch
50 Third Street, Ashland
On the Corner of Third & Lithia Way • www.Abbinito.com
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The Gas Station of the Future:
From Vision to Action
A visionary is one who can see into tomorrow and takes action today. They are
not confined or deterred by limitations or adversity and strive continuously
toward actualization of their vision. Rising Phoenix Biofuels is Oregon’s first
biodiesel station and has been built upon one such vision.
When first built in 2004, Rising Phoenix completely broke the mold for just how
a gas station of the future could be, specifically by serving only B99.9 ( 99.9%
biodiesel). This set a standard for a non-petroleum based service station. Not
only had this never been done before in Oregon, but at the time they applied
for permits, no one had even heard of biodiesel.
Biodiesel, for those who do not know, is made by removing the glycerine from
vegetable oil. This in turn makes a fuel that can power any diesel car, truck,
tractor, boat…even heavy machinery can use biodiesel.
Biodiesel not only has the potential to support local economies as explained
below, but it also biodegrades faster than sugar and is less toxic than table salt.
Once again when Rising Phoenix applied for the first I-5 signs in Oregon to
promote biodiesel, they had to petition to change the rules to list “biodiesel”
under their sign instead of just “diesel,” as had previously been the standard.
way Salem, Oregon, partnered with Kettle Potato Chips to recycle 100 percent
of their used vegetable oil into biodiesel to fuel local diesel vehicles.”
Being a visionary business is not always a smooth road. As manager David
Tourzan describes, “We always knew that the principles behind the business
would turn any stumbling block into a stepping stone.” He and his two partners
had been bringing B100 biodiesel to Southern Oregon for several years in
250 gallon totes, but as demand increased they saw a sustainable solution to
America’s biggest source of greenhouse emissions: their cars.
This is not a top-down, one-size-fits-all approach, it is based on the diverse
assets and needs of each locality, and makes Rising Phoenix Biofuels part of a
growing business movement dedicated to offering locally based sustainable
solutions. Our goal is to support American farmers, to strengthen the local
economy, to promote energy independence and to make
the air and water cleaner for our children.
While biodiesel started as a grassroots movement, with dedicated garage
chemists refining the recipes for use in their own cars, or in small nonprofits,
many municipalities and states are now mandating the use of low levels of
biodiesel in diesel fuel. While Rising Phoenix focuses on B99.9, they have built
the market for biodiesel in the region, allowing businesses, city departments,
local fuel companies, freight truckers and retail consumers to learn more about
this product.
Rising Phoenix Biofuels is located off I-5 Exit 24 at 4543
S. Pacific Hwy in Phoenix. They welcome your ideas,
input, and collaboration at 541-535-1134. For more
information, check out their website at Oregonb99.com.
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“To be a visionary, one must not listen to adversity!
One must listen to the vision.” — Paparazzi
Rising Phoenix sees the main benefit of biodiesel production coming from its
local sources. Tourzan explains, “While canola is most productive in Oregon, soy
may be better in California, and palm oil in Mexico. The bioregional approach
to our business puts the focus back into local communities. We see a day when
every town and bioregion will have its own fuel production facilities, the same
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Out and About with the Doctor
Have You Seen Him?
You know how there are certain individuals you might not recognize
out of context for how you normally know them? Your dentist or
family doctor, for example. When you run into them in public, it
takes you a moment to place their face with a place. Well, one such
individual who is often out and about is Dr. Dan Marut of Today’s
Dentistry:
The other adventure was paddling to a deserted
island, Picnic Key, in Everglades National Park on
the gulf coast to go camping. What a great way to
unwind!
I also really enjoy learning and improving my skills
as a dentist, so I often travel to seminars for special
training and try to mix in some rest and relaxation.
Running a successful practice really requires a huge amount of
energy, and when I get time off, I make sure that I take advantage
of it and make the most of this recovery time. Whether it’s
taking time to ride mountain bikes with my brother, Lenny, up
and down Mount Ashland or going to visit a friend for a quick
weekend snowboard trip, I always make the most of it.
Last month, I was in Los Angeles working with our
newest laser, the periolase. The periolase is the first
and only laser in the Rogue Valley approved by the
FDA that has a patented procedure for treating periodontal (gum) disease. It is an absolute break­through
for treating patients who would normally need surgery or more intense therapy.
On a recent trip to Orlando for leadership training, I decided
to make an adventure out of it. Instead
of rushing back to the cold
weather I thought, “Wouldn’t
it be fun to explore and enjoy
the warmth a little longer?”
Besides taking a couple of
days to experience the rides
and roller coasters at Walt
Disney World, some side trips
were called for.
One such adventure was exploring Ft. Jefferson and the
surrounding keys in Dry Tortuga
National Park, located about 70
miles west of Key West and only
accessible by boat or float plane. I
had read about the trip years back
in an outdoor magazine.
I found it very interesting because it targets only the
diseased tissue while leaving healthy tissue intact, at
the same time allowing your body to heal naturally. I was
able to get hands-on training and make it back in time to
catch the fresh snow on Mt. Ashland! Can’t beat that!
So next time you are on the ski lift or in line at the movies, see
if you recognize this guy. Say “Hello”; he’s a friendly guy!
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Sports Movies
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2. Field of Dreams
3. Facing the Giants
4. Bang the Drum Slowly
5. The Natural
6. Pride of the Yankees
7. League of Their Own
8. Rocky
9. Bend It Like Beckham
10. Diggstown
11. 61
12. Major League
13. Bad News Bears (1976)
14. Necessary Roughness
15. Rookie of the Year
16. Mighty Ducks
17. Cool Runnings
18. Gridiron Gang
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19. Little Giants
20. Rudy
21. Miracle
22. Rookie
23. Wild Cats
24. Talent for the Game
25. Remember the Titans
26. Invincible
27. Hoosiers
28. Happy Gilmore
29. Mr. Baseball
30. Sandlot
31. Breaking Away
32. Chariots of Fire
33. The Match
34. Mystery, Alaska
35. Men With Brooms
36. Sixth Man
37. Slap Shot
38. Greatest Game Ever Played
39. Days of Thunder
40. Eight Men Out
Movie Review
Stranger Than Fiction by roguewriter
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What if you heard someone narrating your life, but no one else could? And, what if that voice spoke
of your imminent doom? What would you do? That’s the subject of
the existential comedy, Stranger Than Fiction.
Will Ferrell stars as Harold Crick, an IRS auditor whose life is pure
routine: 36 strokes per tooth during the morning, the same
amount of minutes late for the bus on the way to work, and the
same standard operating procedure throughout the work day.
In essence, Harold’s life is already written for him. It
isn’t until his watch goes haywire at the bus stop that
he realizes his life is not his own. His life is controlled
by the narrator in his mind. Or is it?
After consulting Literature Professor Jules Hilbert
(Dustin Hoffman), Harold discovers that he’s not
exactly nuts. The voice he’s hearing is actually the
voice of Karen Eiffel (Emma Thompson), an author notorious for killing
off her main characters in unusual ways. Everything she writes, he
does. Luckily for Harold, she’s suffering writer’s block. Following Prof.
Hilbert’s advice, Harold tries to turn his story from the tragedy Karen’s
writing to a comedy by pursuing his love interest Ana Pascal (Maggie
Gyllenhaal), a radical anarchist type he’s auditing. But can Harold
rewrite his own story? And if he can’t, will he be able to reach the
elusive author and convince her not to kill him?
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This story is highly worth the watch, and should delight your
internal freewill vs. predetermined conflict. Are our lives already
written by the stars, as Octavio Paz puts it? Or, can we shape our own destinies?
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There is also an extensive vegetarian selection of
appetizers and entrées. To enhance one’s meal,
Bambu offers a diverse wine and beer list.
Prices of appetizers range from $6.95–$9.95 and
entrées from $11.95–$15.95. Lunch prices average
about $7.50. They are open for lunch from 11:30am
to 2:00pm and for dinner from 5:00pm until
9:00pm (closed Sundays). Bambu is located at
970 North Phoenix Road in the Larson Creek Plaza.
Reservations are recommended.
Garden Girl’s Favorite
Bay Area REstaurants
• Phnom Penh (Cambodian) – Oakland
• Pho 84 (Vietnamese) – Oakland
• Thai Temple (Thai) – Berkley
• Suriya (Thai) – San Francisco
• Mikado (Japanese) – Oakland
• Nan Yang (Burmese) – Oakland
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Noble Coffee — Do the Right Bean by Noffkido
What makes a great cup of coffee? Not just a good
cup, but a GREAT cup? We decided to ask Jared
Ronnie, owner of Noble Coffee Roasting in Talent.
We sat down to talk to Ronnie and his business
partner, Ashland’s own Steve Sax, to find out exactly
what goes into a perfect cup. What we found out
was as intriguing as it was truly educational.
Ronnie began his journey toward the perfect cup of
coffee in 1995, while working at Good Bean in Jacksonville during his freshman year in college. Starting
first as a barista, he quickly moved his way up to
roasting manager. He continued to whet his skills
until his junior year,
when he decided
to take time off of
school to move
to the beautiful
colonial city of
Guanajuato,
Mexico, Ashland’s sister
city. There he
would learn
much about the
Latin American
culture and, as importantly, about their
coffee growing traditions. Influenced by his time
in Mexico, Ronnie returned
to Oregon and completed
his studies in Spanish and
International Studies at
Southern Oregon University. He began Noble
Coffee Roasting (named
for his grandfather, Noble
Dukes) in early 2007.
Both he and his wife are Spanish teachers locally, have
two children, and are running their coffee roasting
business out of their garage. To look at him, you’d
have no idea he gets up at 4:30am every morning.
Get him talking about coffee and the energy is
contagious...and that’s before you have a cup!
The perfect cup starts at the source: the bean fields.
Noble Coffee sources their raw (green) coffee beans
directly from coffee farmers in Latin America, Indonesia and Africa. They purchase only from organic
and fair trade growers. This helps ensure that farmers are paid a fair price for their coffee—often at
prices above C Market (the “C” is for coffee) standards. But Ronnie’s quest for the perfect
cup goes beyond that. Additionally,
they purchase only from regions
where the Patrones (land overlords
and/or slave drivers) have
been removed and only
from farms where the
pickers are treated
properly.
If you get a chance to talk with Ronnie,
one of the first things you will notice is
his passion for life, and—of course—for
coffee.
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By supporting
such measures, they
are not only
providing
Oregon coffee
lovers with
the perfect
cup, but they
are also helping
promote health
care and education, support
the building of
cooperatives, end
child labor in third
world countries and
guarantee that coffee
farmers are paid a sustainable living wage.
According to Ronnie, it is important to be aware
of the potential of the coffee. Of course, this goes
beyond just using organic and fair trade beans. This
means that to truly enjoy the best that your beans
have to offer, you must use beans that are freshly
roasted and drink coffee that is properly prepared.
Let’s look at those two bits separately:
First, to enjoy your coffee at its peak, you want to drink
it within one to seven days after the beans have been
roasted. This aspect is so important to Ronnie, that the
roasting date is listed above the type of coffee on their
packaging. Once Noble’s beans pass the seven-day
mark they are removed from retail sale and donated
to the Access Food Bank. When you buy your beans
at Starbucks, or from the bulk bins in the store, do
you know how long the beans have been sitting since
they were roasted? One day? One week? One month?
Freshly roasted beans can immediately take your cup
from bitter to good, or from good to better.
Do the Right Bean Continued
Second, having the greatest, freshest beans in the world means little if you
don’t know how to properly prepare the coffee. Ronnie understands the
importance of this step. He personally takes the time to go out and to properly
train the staffs at the restaurants and cafés that carry Noble’s coffees to ensure
that they know all of the nuances that go into a perfect cup. (On a personal
note, I make lattés nearly every morning for my wife. Admittedly, they are
inconsistent at best and bitter tragedies at worst. After spending just 10
minutes in the kitchen with Ronnie, I learned not only how much and when
to grind my beans, but also how to properly pack the grounds and how to
properly froth the milk—a work of art in its own right).
For those of you content with a good cup of coffee, I can only challenge you to
contact Ronnie. He is an encyclopedia of coffee knowledge and very willing to
share. Everything about Noble Coffee Roasting is “by-hand artisan” at its very
best. From hand-planted farms, to hand-picked beans to their hand-roasted
final product, Noble will make a lover out of the everyday coffee drinker, and
will make even the most discriminating coffee connoisseur say, “Wow.”
Currently, Noble Coffee Roasting coffee is available at Peerless Restaurant,
Inner Child Café, and Ashland Bakery Café (which appropriately boasts the
fact of having had the 2nd commercial espresso machine ever in Ashland).
Of course, you can also purchase your coffee directly from Noble by emailing
your request to orders@noblecoffeeroasting.com. Noble delivers freshly
roasted coffee to your doorstep for free in Ashland and Talent. Ronnie asks
that your orders are placed by noon on the Wednesday
before delivery to ensure that your order can be
roasted on Thursday and delivered to you on Friday.
For more information, visit their website at
www.noblecoffeeroasting.com.
Looking for a job working
with youth this summer?
A
shland Parks and Recreation is now hiring Recreation
Leaders for Youth Day Trips, Special Events, Garfield Park
Craft Program, Tennis, Softball, Certified Lifeguards and WSI
Swim Instructors.
We will be hiring for various other positions working with youth
from June through early September 2007. Must be certified with
current CPR and First Aid and have a positive attitude.
To be considered for a position, you must be able to make a
commitment of employment for the entire summer season. Pay
range starts at $7.80 per hour and varies depending on experience.
Positions are open until filled.
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A Hiking We Will Go — by TeamMadSkilz
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1. Fauna
4. UV protection
8. Large hills
10. Mature, complete, ready
11. Smooth red tree
12. “These____ were made for walking.”
14. Ashland to Central Point path
16. Renowned Ashland tree menagerie
18. Tromping
19. Had been standing
20. Small red tree fruit
23. “Here, ____, and everywhere.”
24. “Bonanza” ranch
25. Aviator’s stone?
29. ____ Creek campground (Shady
Cove)
32. Man’s best friend
33. Part 1 of 28 down
35. Wizard Island “moat”?
37. “The Great____”
38. What you breathe outside
39. Local plateau
40. Flora (pl.)
DOWN
1. Lake of the ____
2. Opposite of West
3. Season
4. Plant juice or fool
5. Picture taker
6. “The ____ bird gets the worm.”
7. Hill, rise, mound
9. 28 down type of path
12. Name for 14 across
13. Demon’s summit
15. Like a happy dog’s tail
17. After-dinner mint?
19. Twilight or dusk
21. Picturesque
22. “I’m late, I’m late” bunny
26. Forgive, pass by, skip
27. Origin
28. Britt Garden’s trail (last name only)
30. Arbors
31. “____ don’t bother me.”
34. “Don’t mess with Mother ____.”
36. Large ponds
38. Autumn
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best treats in
Southern Oregon?
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B. Prepared!
by Jamie
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On March 31, B. Sterling plans to open the doors of his Silly Rabbit
Chocolate Company to the discerning (and timid) palate of Ashland’s
chocolate lovers. We dropped by on a Monday afternoon and squeezed
our raucous photo shoot in among employee interviews and business
meetings, all the while absorbing the energetic intensity of B. himself and
of a shop on the brink of confectionary greatness.
B. Sterling is a man of dynamic proportions (pigtails, bug-eye glasses,
and bunny suits abounded) and his chocolate creations, though not on
the shelf quite yet, are sure to share that quality: he starts with the best
Belgian and French chocolates (Callebaut and Valrhona, for those with an
appreciation for name-dropping) and fashions flavors unlike any we have
seen in this town. Like sushi? So does B. But he prefers his with candied
papaya. How about local Oregon Merlot? He combines it with chocolate
for a rich treat that is sure to please the wine buffs in the region. Have an
appreciation for antiquity? Xocoati, or “bitter water,” will knock your socks
off like it did the libidinous Incans. And for those that need to work their
way up to the shocking end of the flavor spectrum, B. has you covered: he
offers Chocolate, Butterscotch, and Tahitian Vanilla Caramel sauces that
I can personally assure you are smooth and sophisticated enough to eat
straight from the jar.
Though we caught B. and his manager, Diane, in the midst of preopening chaos, they were welcoming and eager to show Ashland what
it’s in for when the end of the month rolls around. The phrase ‘shock
and awe’ was emphatically thrown around, but I prefer to think of it as
chocolate with an attitude. Nothing to be afraid of, really.
Just in case you wanted to know, here are a few of
B’s recent patrons: Madonna, Hugh Hefner, Carmen
Electra, David Navarro, Henry Winkler, Will Smith,
Senator Hillary Clinton, Tyra Banks, Paris Hilton,
the Ozzie Osborne family, Michael Jackson, Brooke
Shields, Michael Douglas/Catherine Zeta Jones and
too many others to mention.
Grand Opening
Saturday, March 31, 2007
B. THERE!
Silly Rabbit Chocolate Company
1762 Ashland St. Ashland, Oregon
Jamie’s Video Coming Soon!
,OCAL&AVORITES
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We are now looking for groups of volunteer citizens to both randomly
dine at restaurants throughout the Valley as well as provide us with
feedback on the restaurants they love and appreciate. Over the next two
months this feedback will be collected and published in our premier
edition of the 2007 LocalsGuide Restaurant & Food Review. Once printed,
the publication will be distributed around the Valley for all to enjoy.
(See Sample Review Below)
The Elegant Restaurant
Categories: French, Wine Bar
Location: Jacksonville
3309 North Main Street
Jacksonville, Oregon 97540
(541) -555-9480
Hours:
Tue-Sat 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Price Range $$$$
Attire: Dressy
Take Reservations: Yes
Reviews: (3) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ->
Go with your Sugar Daddy
Pricey, but ooohhh so worth it!
by LindaM
Five Star Over the Top
From the very beginning it
was perfect.
Meet The Locals
LindaM
Ashland - Age: 36
Occupation: Student
Tastes: Discriminating,
Adventurous, Spicy
Additional Reviews: Sushi
Bar (pg 2) , Burger Joint (pg 8),
Local Delhi (pg 21)
Martin_L28
Medford – Age 28
Occupation: Heavy Machinery
Food Tastes: Exotic, Indian,
Italian
Additional Reviews: India
House (pg 30),
Globe_Trotter
Eagle Point - Age 52
Occupation: Technology
Food Tastes: Refined, French
Additional Reviews: The
Donut Hole (pg 8), Truck Stop
Diner (pg 37)
by Martin_L28
The best since Alain Ducasse in Paris.
The best meal I’ve had in the United States hands down
by Globe_Trotter
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