Page 18 - Southern Oregon Magazine Spring 2018

spring 2018 | editor’s note

THE BEST OF THE BEST

t is that time of year again; time to find out Cheese Festival. Also learn more about a hid-
whom you all think is the best of the best. den jewel—Rock House Brews—in Klamath
ISouthern Oregon Magazine readers have cast Falls as well as the amazing JAXON Vineyards
their votes on a wide variety of topics. This in Medford.
issue shares those results, so make sure to read
our main feature starting on page 80 to find For those of you who attended the Southern
out this year’s winners. A handful of businesses Oregon Classic in July of 2016 and/or 2017,
have retained their crown from past years, but you know both years were a smashing success.
we also have a large number of newbies. The SkyOak Financial Southern Oregon
Classic raised over $35,000 in 2017 from its
From Best Chef to Best Glass of Wine, Best second annual event at Centennial Golf Club in
Culinary Event to Best Barber and everything Medford, which was donated to local charities
in between, you will find a category for almost in the Rogue Valley. The primary beneficiary
everything. And if you don’t, let us know and was CASA of Jackson County with additional
we will add it next year! Keep in mind; these donations being made to Resolve Center for
Heidi Chackel, Editor winners are your winners. We at Southern Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice, the
Oregon Magazine simply tallied your votes and Asante Foundation, and the Cascade Christian
are sharing the results. None of these winners High School Football Team who provided
were decided upon by our staff or myself. valuable volunteers during the Classic Feast.
Congratulations to all the award-winners!
Over 40 golf teams participated in the golf
We also have some great stories in this tournament on Friday July 14 at Centennial
issue. Got to know the folks at Lighthouse Golf Club and over 1,000 guests attended
Worldwide Solutions (cover and page 42), the Classic Feast on Saturday night the 15th.
a new business acquisition to the Southern The Classic Feast showcased over a dozen
Oregon area. Check out how University of local chefs, almost as many wineries, spirits
Oregon athletes are giving back to the kids from Dogwood Distilling, a silent auction
throughout Southern Oregon on page 50. Take and an amazing dance band in Precious Byrd.
a rafting trip on page 56 with Momentum The 2018 SkyOak Financial Southern Oregon
River Expeditions on page 56 or check out Classic is scheduled for July 20 and 21 back
some great staycation opportunities with at Centennial Golf Club. To learn more about
Neuman Hotel Group on page 60. The folks at sponsoring, attending, or volunteering, please
Mountain Provisions join us again with some visit www.SouthernOregonClassic.com.
outdoor recreation tips on page 68 and Nisha
Jackson shared her health tips on page 74. Cheers to an amazing spring!
Our Welcome Home section, which begins on
page 100, includes tips, a profile on Suncrest
Homes, and some fantastic information on
local garden shows. And of course, don’t forget
our Chow section that begins on page 116,
where Chris Dennett covers the recent Oregon

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