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WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW MCredit Union Community Complex. The City of

NEW RECREATION FACILITY
MEDFORD AND ROGUE CREDIT

UNION REACH AGREEMENT

edford’s new recreation facility will be named Rogue

Medford recently announced that Rogue Credit Union
accepted a $2.145-million offer for the naming rights. The
160,000-square-foot events and aquatics facility at Wes Howard
Memorial Sports Park is slated to open in 2023.

“We’ve been discussing and dreaming about partnership pos-
sibilities with Rogue Credit Union involving a new aquatics
facility in Medford for many years,” City Manager Brian Sjothun said.
“We’re excited about the positive impact the Rogue Credit Union
Community Complex will have on Medford for generations.” The JACK DAY
proposed agreement provides Rogue Credit Union with exclusive
signage and unique exposure opportunities inside and outside the THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF
building, including a branded kiosk, a public ATM, and a customized
splash pad featuring the credit union’s Rogue Rangers characters. ROXYANN WINERY PASSED AWAY IN
Rogue Credit Union will also receive access to the Complex twice LATE OCTOBER, 2020
annually for members-only days and other company events. Proceeds
from the naming-rights agreement offset annual facility maintenance n 2001, Jack saw the need for a winery in East Medford. As
costs and provide a free water safety class at the Complex for each Ia retirement project, he developed a portion of his family’s
fourth grader living in the Medford city limits on an annual basis. 100-year-old pear orchard in East Medford, Hillcrest Orchard,
into a thriving vineyard and winery. He was truly a visionary who
will be sorely missed. Members of the Southern Oregon Wine
“Rogue Credit Union has been a major sponsor of city recreation Industry recall Jack as a true pioneer who helped elevate the stand-
programs for many years, and this agreement takes the partnership to ards of Southern Oregon wines and helped raise the reputation of
the highest level,” says Parks and Recreation Director Rich Rosenthal. the region. Jack loved bringing people together and supporting
Founded in 1956, Rogue Credit Union serves over 145,000 mem- his community. He will be remembered for his loving kindness,
bers in six counties. Its extensive community involvement includes sharp intellect, unconventional humor, and pioneering spirit. His
being a longtime naming-rights sponsor of the gymnasium at the foremost pride and joy was his family, who miss him deeply; but
Santo Community Center, and perennial sponsorship of the City’s his spirit will continue through the legacy of his wife Nancy, four
popular outdoor movies-in-the-park series. children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
www.roxyann.com

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