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WH      A  T  ’ S N    E  W
                                                                                  WHAT’S NEW
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        Bringing delicious wines accompanied by delectable
                Asian influenced flavors to our Valley



                                                                                 ADLO LLC ACQUIRES THE
                                                                                     JACKSONVILLE INN



        Voted Best Asian
        Food in Southern                                                     DLO LLC recently acquired The Jacksonville Inn, restau-
            Oregon                                                       Arant, and wine shop, transitioning ownership throughout
                                                                         August. At this time, there will be no change in the hours, res-
                                                                         ervations, restaurant, or management. ADLO aims to sustain
                                                                         the reputation and community connection Jerry Evans and his
                                                                         staff have established for over 40 years.

                                                                         Jerry Evans purchased The Jacksonville Inn in 1976, and he
                                                                         and his wife Linda have been hands-on every day since. As
                                                                         Evans eases into retirement, he will remain an advisor during
                                                                         the transitional ownership timeframe. "As emotional as this
                                                                         sale is, I look forward to spending more time with my family.
                                                                         I'm grateful to have new owners take the reins while keeping
                                                                         our original vision and legacy alive. With the ADLO Groups
                                                                         connections within our community, I truly believe they will
                                                                         do great things with The Jacksonville Inn."

                                                                         The  ADLO Group consists  of  four partners; Laz  Ayala,
                                                                         Corey & Amy Donovan, Jeremy & Randee Leever, and Shaun
                                                                         & Crissie Olson, mostly longstanding Southern Oregon
                                                                         residents and local  business owners (KDA Homes, Olaf &
                                                                         Company, RoxyAnn Winery, Pulver & Leever Real  Estate
                                                                         Co.), as well as being  community contributors. "We're
                                                                         thrilled to acquire the Inn, and we aim to preserve and honor
                                                                         the iconic establishment's long history within our community.
                                                                         Jerry Evans has poured his life into The Jacksonville Inn; he
                                                                         and this team are essential to past and future success, and we
                                                                         take great pride in keeping that trust and care of this property
                                                                         and the employees," says Crissie Olson.

            Lunch ~ Tuesday - Friday 11:30-2:00                          Corey Donavan  announces,  “We're thrilled  to have Jeff
                                                                         Mailley join the  Jacksonville Inn  team as our General
           Dinner ~ Tuesday - Saturday 5:00-9:00                         Manager. He has over four decades of business development
                                                                         and management experience working for premium restau-
                   Closed Sunday & Monday                                rants in Oregon, Georgia, and Alabama. We’re confident Jeff
                                                                         will inspire our talented team and continue the high stand-
                                                                         ards of culinary excellence that former owner Jerry Evans has
                                                                         pursued for 45 years.” Donovan added, “With his many years
                                                                         of restaurant experience, Jeff will continue to strengthen the
                                                                         Jacksonville Inn’s position as one of Southern Oregon’s top-
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