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winter 2022 | editor’s note

e hope the holiday country (page 62). Mt. Ashland ski area is a gem to have in our
Wseason was filled with backyard.
joy and goodwill. We are very
grateful to have the oppor- In this issue, we are very excited to share the incredible story
tunity to serve the Southern of Dr. Matt Oliva bringing sight to the blind in Ethiopia. The
Oregon community and are story is made even more poignant with photography by local
appreciative of our support- award-winning photographer Christopher Briscoe (page 40).
ers who make it possible to For something closer to home, see how the ranchers of Box R
bring these stories and pho- Beef are bringing ecological minded ranching to raise healthier
tos to print. beef (page 48). In terms of art, we hope you enjoy seeing the
gorgeous sculptures of Inger Jorgensen (page 52). Go to page
This issue is packed with 90 to see the artful engineering projects ZCS Engineering and
good news, growth and wel- Architecture has been working on. We saved the yummiest
come changes. Make sure to for last starting on page 102 you’ll find some great recipes, a
Heidi Chackel, Editor
wade through all the bits of restaurant spotlight, and an article about Valley View Winery, a
information and interesting short reads in Buzz Tidbits. See Southern Oregon staple going on 50 years.
what’s new in the area, who has earned a congratulations,
events that are coming up, art picks, book picks and more. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed
The boutique (page 36) gives a glimpse of what you can find at creating it for you!
Artist & Gardener, a must stop shop in Jacksonville that is sure
to inspire garden dreams during these winter months as we
anxiously await spring planting time. On page 58 learn about
the fast-growing game of Pickleball—a fun and easy game to
get you moving, inside or out. Or stay outside and enjoy snow

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